66 Mustang Front Frame Rail Repair

Follow along and learn how to replace early mustang framerails.

66 mustang front frame rail repair.

Jason white restorations fixes a bent outer framerail on a 1966 mustang. The new replacement frame rail i ordered turned out to be about 1 2 longer and the angle the tab were bent did not line up with the fire wall. Schwartz performance 1968 mustang chassis front wheel 7833340842 06f86784cf b. Why not buy a kit that will not only provide you the frame rail replacements but also the hardware needed to properly remove and reinstall your leaf springs while your at it.

I just went through this with my 66 and one of the biggest tips that i go was to make a temp. Schwartz performance 1968 mustang chassis rear right 7833340052 930112bf3a b. Rear frame rail repair kit for all 1964 1966 mustangs. On the outside of the frame rail i can feel the same kink and see some welding work done.

You will need to completely strip down the front end down to the rails is the easiest. It is very common to find out that the rear portion of your mustangs frame rails need replaced or at least adressed. Free shipping over 300 fast delivery everyday low pricing. The first picture is one from the mustang forms as i did not get a good shot of the side.

Now with the engine out i ve found this kink in the front frame rail right at where the frame rail meets the shock tower and just above where the crossmember mounts it s bent inward about inch and re welded. Schwartz performance 64 73 mustang chassis floor mounting 6973412484 ef03eb00ec b. Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1966 ford mustang parts including 1966 ford mustang interior parts and soft trim 1966 ford mustang exterior sheet metal 1966 ford mustang moldings 1966 ford mustang emblems 1966 ford mustang weatherstrip and unique accessories to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. Frame out of angle iron so you know where the new rails will need to be for alignment and square but make sure that your current rails are squared off first before you lock in your temp frame.