[DeTomaso] Techno question: Rear Jack Plate

[Mike Drew]

Chuck,

Short answer--yes. 

I would suggest using Delrin (hard black plastic) instead of aluminum, as it is hard enough to do the job, yet sacrificial if you bottom out. 

I cut a piece that is just slightly thicker than the chassis lip that constantly can get whanged, drilled countersunk holes, then attached to the underside using countersunk screws. Works great!

Can send photo if you like?

Mike

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 27, 2017, at 9:33, cengles at cox.net wrote:

>   Dear Forum,
> 
>                   I have heard about permanently affixed rear jack plates
>   for a long time.  Mostly, I seem to recall them in Hall Pantera
>   catalogs.  I have never actually seen one.
> 
>                  At present, I have my drivetrain out and the motivation
>   to affix a rear jack plate.   I have an appropriately sized 1/2 inch
>   thick slab of aluminum.  After inspection, I would expect to drill a
>   couple of holes through the rear cross brace, but I wonder if there are
>   any *better* methods to fasten the jackplate into position??
> 
>                                Curious, Chuck Engles
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