staffy 87 Report post Posted October 11, 2020 I’ve bought the open tracker Boss 302 reinforcement plates and I’m after some advice please, They aren’t a fantastic fit and not sure by looking at attached photo, if they’re in correct position ? thoughts and advice are welcome thanks Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fvike 173 Report post Posted October 16, 2020 I have some pictures when I did mine. I have Dynacorn shocktowers, so they came with the Big Block braces installed. There's a plate on the inside of the tower also. The Boss 429 type braces I made out of cardboard first, then steel. Not much info, but I hope the pictures will help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
staffy 87 Report post Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, fvike said: I have some pictures when I did mine. I have Dynacorn shocktowers, so they came with the Big Block braces installed. There's a plate on the inside of the tower also. The Boss 429 type braces I made out of cardboard first, then steel. Not much info, but I hope the pictures will help. Many thanks, those photos are very helpful chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latoracing 256 Report post Posted October 19, 2020 I did templates of the areas to fill in and cut them out of some leftover 11ga. I also fully welded all the seams on the shock towers before installing the plates, then fully welded them in place. The big block reinforcements were also fabricated (these are out of 7ga) and fully welded and blended. The inner brace was more 7ga, fully welded. 4 toranav8ss, Grabber70Mach, staffy and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
staffy 87 Report post Posted November 7, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 11:16 PM, latoracing said: I did templates of the areas to fill in and cut them out of some leftover 11ga. I also fully welded all the seams on the shock towers before installing the plates, then fully welded them in place. The big block reinforcements were also fabricated (these are out of 7ga) and fully welded and blended. The inner brace was more 7ga, fully welded. Thanks, that’s fantastic work 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted November 7, 2020 40 minutes ago, staffy said: Thanks, that’s fantastic work I've seen it in person, and yes it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
staffy 87 Report post Posted November 11, 2020 On 11/7/2020 at 10:34 PM, RPM said: I've seen it in person, and yes it is. That work is awesome, I just wished I had a quarter of that talent ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted November 11, 2020 We all do staffy. Mike has tremendous talent, is kind enough to share his talent, and is truly a good and humble man. We are blessed to have him here. Happy Veteran's Day Mike, and all you other Vets, and thanks for your service. 2 Mach1 Driver and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latoracing 256 Report post Posted November 12, 2020 Now you're gona make me blush... I have been inspired by so many other's who have talents much greater than mine, and many of them I've had the privilege to train. I'm just a little OCD :) It was a pleasure to serve, and I appreciate everyone's efforts. 1 staffy reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgkurz 52 Report post Posted January 7, 2021 @Staffy, I am also in the process of adding the Boss 302 reinforcements. Thank you for posting your work. It's super helpful. I do have a question. For the plate that gets welded into the shocktower pocket, how did you protect the original covered metal from trapped corrosion? Did you apply any POR-15 or similar treatments? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
staffy 87 Report post Posted January 8, 2021 On 1/7/2021 at 4:57 PM, jgkurz said: @Staffy, I am also in the process of adding the Boss 302 reinforcements. Thank you for posting your work. It's super helpful. I do have a question. For the plate that gets welded into the shocktower pocket, how did you protect the original covered metal from trapped corrosion? Did you apply any POR-15 or similar treatments? Thanks and sorry for the delay in replying, I work in U.K. hospitals and it’s been a rather busy time... Anways, back to your question, , I took it down to bare metal and added a rust convetor product, we call it Kurust in the U.K., then 3 coats of a Zinc Rich primer, hope that helps. chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
staffy 87 Report post Posted January 8, 2021 I’ve been rather busy at work, so still being doing a bit, but between work. finally finished the welding, long list is done ! Now onto main body work. Just purchased the SoT coil overs. Long wait to get it over U.K. .....never done this mod before so intrigued as to how it will work out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted January 9, 2021 Good reference here BOSS302ChassisMod.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted January 9, 2021 Page 21 shows the Shock Tower wrap reinforcement and "dog bone". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted January 9, 2021 1970_TA_Mustang_Suspension.pdf Some related information 1 Mach1 Driver reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
