DeTomaso Mailing List: May 2000, Message #69

Mike and Jeff talking about rear mounts...
>Actually, PPC sells two different side mount kits. One is very pretty, 
> requires no drilling, but does not always align properly with all the 
> mounting points- it didn't on mine. The one Mike describes is sturdy and 
> functional, black powder coated, but requires a little simple drilling to 
> properly mount. Both are quite sturdy. BTW, my 72 preL #2470 had a Dash 2 
> with a rear mount. The PPC kit works very well in conjunction with the stock 
> tail mount! Jeff Garvin
  
>>Don't know about impingement.  However PPC (Colorado) does sell a 
>>side-mount kit that's made of heavy-gauge steel (not just sheetmetal.) It 
>>looks kind of flimsy, but it probably works just great, especially in 
>>conjunction with the stock tail mount.  The transaxle sidemount kit 
>>basically bolts to the car using the two studs for the center mounts for
>>the rear sway bar. >>
>> Mike

My mid '71 came with the rear mounts and after I added the side
mounts I have had a couple of folks tell me to get rid of the
rear mounts. I think one of those was Steve Wilkinson? Something
about the stress wanting to break the bolts off at the rear of the
transaxle. Has anyone else heard that? I will probably remove the
rear mounts eventually; the side mounts (from Hall) look plenty
strong to hold everything in place.

          --mike                   | "No room for luggage
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