What is this called....
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Racer
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What is this called....
Took the body off Saturday and while removing all the shims I found two cushions that I need to replace. In front of the rear wheels on the frame gussets, there is a cushion about 2 1/2" tall and the diameter of Sweet Sixteen powdered donut. What is this called? I want to order the right thing.
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Racer
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[QUOTE=NowUOTE]here Man]are you talking about the ruber bushings aboive the rear cross member of the axel[/Q
Maybe. I'm going to take a pic tomorrow. It was on a triangle piece of steel (gusset) that is right in front of the rear tires. The triangle piece of steel has a whole in it and is welded underneath the frame connecting the side and back of the frame. I'm thinking a body mount went there.
Maybe. I'm going to take a pic tomorrow. It was on a triangle piece of steel (gusset) that is right in front of the rear tires. The triangle piece of steel has a whole in it and is welded underneath the frame connecting the side and back of the frame. I'm thinking a body mount went there.
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Maybe the Pinion Cushion mount right in front of the rear carrier in the center. Has two donut like cushions (upper and lower).
If you mean the two in front of the crossmember in the pic below, they are additional body mounts.
If you mean the two in front of the crossmember in the pic below, they are additional body mounts.
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Le Mans Master
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Body Mount
The 63/64 used that area for an extra body mount. Looks like there was a mount there at one time. It should be noted in your Assembly Manual. Some of the 63/64 guys should be able to verify this. Jerry
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The corner gusset was added somewhere in the middle of the 64 model year. My early 64 does not have it, but it's in the AIM. I don't remember the release date. The standard suppliers have the correct cushion for this mount.
When ordering a body mount kit, make sure you specify all the mounts you have due to running engineering changes that took place during the year of manufacture.
When ordering a body mount kit, make sure you specify all the mounts you have due to running engineering changes that took place during the year of manufacture.
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The corner gusset was added in April of '64 after this was found to be a weak area on the '63's. The correct gusset had a raised lip of about 3/4 inch on the inside edge so this is one bubba definately installed after the fact. There is a body cushion assembly available for this area for around $20. You can also buy the gussets if you want to keep them. Make sure you add it to your order if you intend to order a kit for the '63 because it won't come with it. My early '64 doesn't have the gussets and I've thought about installing them to cut down on the flex I experience at the door posts during "takeoff"...
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If you look closely at the picture, you can see what is left of the raised lip on the ends of the gusset where it meets the frame and the crossmember.
Looks to be an original to me, but it should be replaced along with the rust repair.
Looks to be an original to me, but it should be replaced along with the rust repair.
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Originally Posted by 64vettegal
Here is where the rubber "cushion" was. Yes, I have a rust problem. I'm having it fixed.
That is some serious rust damage.
"Old Blue's" frame was not near that bad when I replaced it in '91.
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An attempt to support a sagging floor pan maybe??? Were there any glued on rubber donuts on the crossmember towards the center (between the crossmenber and the floor of the crossmember) when you pulled it apart?
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Racer
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Originally Posted by DansYellow66
An attempt to support a sagging floor pan maybe??? Were there any glued on rubber donuts on the crossmember towards the center (between the crossmenber and the floor of the crossmember) when you pulled it apart?
