More clamshell pics, Here they are... Options

[marks914]

Thought I would start this thread over,
I am installing Brad Mayeur's Longitudinal clamshell kit. It should make the car MUCH stiffer.
Specs:
3/32 thick, plug and seam welded to the existing longs, and ties into the suspension console

Mark

[marks914]

QUOTE (Britain Smith @ Jan 4 2006, 01:41 PM)

IIRC, the actual strength of the longs are on the inside of the car. Why would one chose this kit instead of the one that installs under the carpet on the inside like Trekkor did. -Britain

This kit ties the longs to the rear of the car, whereas the inner kit just strengthens the part between the door opening. The weakest point as far as I can tell is around the jack post. This is where the rear section joins the long. (and where cars sag)

horizontally opposed:
As to rusting from inside... The back side is painted, unlike the orignal. The car lasted 33 years, and this kit should last at least another 33. I don't think I will care when I'm in my 70s.

The whole point of the kit is to strengthen the weakest point of the car.

Yes, you do have to make sure the car is straight when you install the kit.

Here is a link on the Bird board with more info:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9...gitude_repl.htm

I will post a full article in the future with complete pics.

Mark