68 mustang shock towers w/ 428

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  1. crushnut New Member

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    Cool :nice: I bet that would help alot, is it just as strong, or stronger?
    crushnut, Apr 7, 2004
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    I guess thats directed at me? That is 1/2" plate steel welded in. So I would say yes its stronger then factory. I know I took the headers off the car with the motor still bolted to the mounts. But they were 10 piece headers too....lol
    I know the spark plugs are easy to get out. :nice:
    bud4660, Apr 8, 2004
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    1/2 plate is way overkill. 1/4 inch would work just fine.
    D.Hearne, Apr 9, 2004
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    Bud: That is sweet. I wish I had done that with mine.
    67GTA-FB429, Apr 9, 2004
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    Thanks. It was done like that when I bought the car. There is a few extra things that have been redone for strength. :D I'm guessing that old car did some big wheelies in its day. Brings that song "Blue Skies" to mind.... :D lol
    bud4660, Apr 9, 2004
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  6. SL 1993 R Founding Member

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    I took the engine out to detail the engine compartment on my 68 Shelby GT500. With the engine compartment stripped, you can see the extra welds fairly easy..

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