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Posted by: seanery Jul 22 2004, 12:11 PM

Do I need the reinforcement plates that mount inside the trunk? I have the proper Engman mounts for the underside of the car. Car is a driver, with a little DE going on?

If I do need 'em, does Engman have 'em?

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 22 2004, 12:21 PM

the factory used them. so there's probably a good reason for that.

<_< Andy

Posted by: Jeroen Jul 22 2004, 12:26 PM

The stock ones in the trunk look really flimsy (1mm sheetmetal?) but I guess something is better than nothing

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: jim912928 Jul 22 2004, 12:37 PM

From what I've been told..you need them on pre-75 cars...but 75 and 76's are already reinforced because of the big bumper stuff.

Posted by: Engman Jul 22 2004, 12:53 PM

Yep, got them. Best to use unless you have a 75 or 76. PM me and I will get you some.

Thanks

M

Posted by: RustyWa Jul 22 2004, 01:31 PM

I was looking at the Doctor's 700 tips book. In there they show that the '75-'76 cars have a different plate set-up that goes under the car. You know that plate with the two nuts attached to it. The '75-'76 plates don't have the bend in them.

I didn't realize that before.

Posted by: jgiroux67 Jul 22 2004, 01:47 PM

Any pictures of all this stuff?

Posted by: davep Jul 22 2004, 01:53 PM

The top reinforcement plate is just a simple piece of sheet steel and can be cut by hand. All you need is a pattern; and not much of one either..

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jul 22 2004, 04:43 PM

I got all my mounts from Mark... they're great. The ones he has are much more substancial. Mark, I drilled mine (rear reinforcement plates) for rosette welds... could that be offered?

Posted by: Engman Jul 22 2004, 06:08 PM

Good suggestion - I will add that to the program.

Factory ones were spot welded in - kinda tough to do now. A couple of 1/2" tacks top and botton with 2 tacks on each side (min 1/4" long) should distrubute any load.

M

Posted by: Steve Jul 23 2004, 10:21 PM

I have a set of the factory ones and never used them because I have a 75.
75 and 76 have a flat nut plate that's welded to the chassis.
Pre 75 have a L shaped bracket that needs the reinforcement plate in the trunk.
I will be on vacation for a week.
But if someone wants them I can send them out when I get back.

Steve