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Old Oct 15, 2015 | 12:53 AM
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Hi im doing a frame off on my 74 and im wondering if anybody else has seen these pieces of steel welded onto the frame. This is not a bubba thing i know the history of car it looks like something from factory.Any thoughts



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I do not remember them on my 1977 frame.
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Didn't see them on my 74 frame off either..
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Could they be side pipe mounts?
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I think that Homestead is right, not factory and in the right location for side exhaust. Lou.
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Could they be side pipe mounts?
Since my car has never had side pipes it never crossed my mind. Good thought.

Grind smooth and you are back to stock.
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Could they be side pipe mounts?
Thanks you gotta be right it makes sense. I'll zip disk them off and grind smooth
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Could they be side pipe mounts?
Definitely Bubba.
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