Weldguy
Well-Known Member
I'm finally at a point when I'm installing my subframe connectors on the '70 Challenger R/T. I am working with it on a lift and have an adjustable post to hold the connector in place. However, juggling the connector on the post while turning the height adjustment and getting everything lined up is a hassle - especially since it has to be taken on and off multiple times to tweak all the shapes stamped in the floor.
I found it was a lot easier to run a bolt through a couple holes I drilled in the connectors lining up with existing plastic-plugged holes in the floor. It worked well enough that I would drill a couple holes in the floor if needed and weld them back up.
Because I am doing this alone, I needed a way to hold the bolt in place while placing the connector against the floor and running up the washer and nut. So, I drilled a 3/8" hole in a small piece of scrap steel and welded a bolt to it. I hold it in place by placing a heavy chunk of metal on it.
I simply run the nuts up snug with a small battery impact and repeat the process until it fits tightly against the floor for welding.
I found it was a lot easier to run a bolt through a couple holes I drilled in the connectors lining up with existing plastic-plugged holes in the floor. It worked well enough that I would drill a couple holes in the floor if needed and weld them back up.
Because I am doing this alone, I needed a way to hold the bolt in place while placing the connector against the floor and running up the washer and nut. So, I drilled a 3/8" hole in a small piece of scrap steel and welded a bolt to it. I hold it in place by placing a heavy chunk of metal on it.
I simply run the nuts up snug with a small battery impact and repeat the process until it fits tightly against the floor for welding.
