Torsional Rigidity... question for Brad, Can you post pics when you find time? Options

[Rusty]

Brad,

Once upon a time, we talked about a method to increase torsional rigidity by reinforcing the lower inner firewall and insides of the longitudinal.

Can you post some pictures to show this method? I've looked around, and can't seem to find any.

-Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)

[maf914]

Here is the thread that Brad described the stiffening mods that he recommended. Check the third page, about halfway down.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...&hl=stiff&st=40

"Your can strengthen your frame rails by adding one or two of the following:

1. outside clam shell behind rocker from Restoration design
2. Brad Mayeur clam shells (more for rust repair)..but you get the same effect..they are crude however compared to the form fitting of no. 1. on the list.
3. weld flat steel in a U shape from one side to the other on the INSIDE of the tub. It all gets hidden with carpet when you use 16 gauge. The U shape starts at the bottom of the fenderwell and wraps all the way around to the other fenderwell. You can weld it on every few inches. It takes some work to get around the E-brake setup.. and to get over the center tunnel on the firewall... but it works MUCH better than No. 1. and No.2 because you have now tied both sides of the car together with a very strong piece (lower firewall)."

Mike