[Tigers] Body Modifications for larger Wheels

[michael king]

Cullen,

There are a few things you should brace: If you go to modtiger site they
show you how to brace the panhard rod attachment, and the rear spring
hangers. I have seen some people add gusets to the spot where the front
floor meets the X bracing, doug jennings does this i believe:

http://s606.photobucket.com/albums/tt142/65beam/?action=view&current=107_0196.jpg


Another thing that would be worthwhile is just adding more welding to the X
brace underneat and to the floors.. stiffen it up.

On 24 August 2010 05:30, Cullen McCann <clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com> wrote:

> Joel...can you or the list direct me to any advice on the strengthening
> plates? My car perpetually lives on the rotisserie since I got sidetracked
> on another project, but its stripped and primed...basically at just the
> right spot to consider any strengthening. I would like to at least consider
> strengthening the chassis in any way that helps but does not compromise a
> specific "Tiger" feature...for example, I don't want to cover up my exhaust
> pass thrus....or anything like that...but if its small gussets and plates
> at
> specific locations...much like reinforcing a crossmember...I'm all about
> it.
> Plus when the time comes im definitely going with 15" or maybe even 16"
> wheels....
>
> Cullen
>
>
>
> I am currently finishing stripping the 1966 MK1A for partial sandblasting,
> body
> work, strengthening plates and plan to install 15" wheels.  I am
> thinking I
> should have the body shop make the necessary body modifications to
> handle the
> larger wheels.  From what I understand, these modifications are
> minor and should
> not effect the finished product.
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Michael King