OUTFXD Posted August 11, 2023 Report Posted August 11, 2023 Most of my body mounts are in good condition. but those on the driver side under the rockers are rotted passed the point of being repaired, I am talking about the metal part that attaches to the frame. All my searches came up with the rubber biscuits that they hold. How easy are these to come buy and how hard are they to install? (Does install require body removal) 1946 Plymouth Special deluxe 2dr coupe Quote
kencombs Posted August 11, 2023 Report Posted August 11, 2023 I don't know for sure, but I've never seen that part in any repo catalogs. But, they should be fairly easy to form from steel stock.. The welding is the real issue. One could probably jack the body up a little to allow access. Of course body off is more convenient for welding and grinding. 1 Quote
Sniper Posted August 11, 2023 Report Posted August 11, 2023 Are they welded or riveted on? If riveted, a nut and bolt can work, if you aren't a welder like I am not. 1 Quote
joecoozie Posted August 12, 2023 Report Posted August 12, 2023 Best way to "find" them is to find a parts car that has solid ones. They are not reproduced. I have some from a 46 Chrysler parts car that I will be using on my 49 Plymouth - one of these years....... 1 Quote
JerseyHarold Posted August 12, 2023 Report Posted August 12, 2023 I once read that body mount brackets were repro'd for Jeeps and they were adaptable to Mopars. You might want to check with Jeep suppliers for more info. 1 Quote
OUTFXD Posted August 12, 2023 Author Report Posted August 12, 2023 21 hours ago, Sniper said: Are they welded or riveted on? If riveted, a nut and bolt can work, if you aren't a welder like I am not. Not sure if they are welded or rivetted, Makes little differance as the frame is boxed. I have SOME experience Oxy/Acy welding, Which I understand doesnt translate at all. Quote
65bcoda Posted August 14, 2023 Report Posted August 14, 2023 Soon to be fabricating some on my 49 Chrysler build, I have at least four to do........ 1 Quote
Sam Buchanan Posted August 14, 2023 Report Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) On 8/12/2023 at 1:32 PM, OUTFXD said: Not sure if they are welded or rivetted, Makes little differance as the frame is boxed. I have SOME experience Oxy/Acy welding, Which I understand doesnt translate at all. A combination of through-bushings and large-area washers will allow you to bolt to a boxed tube. If you can gas weld I think you will find MIG to be a pretty easy transition. Edited August 14, 2023 by Sam Buchanan 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 14, 2023 Report Posted August 14, 2023 per the book, arc welding the factory recommended weld process... depending on 2 or 4 door, one of the mounts is bolted and it's position on the frame dictated by the door count. Rivets elsewhere. 1 Quote
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