[DeTomaso] Techno question: Rear Jack Plate

[cengles at cox.net]

Dear Mike:  Yes, please.    Chuck Engles




On Fri, Jan 27, 2017 at 12:59 PM, Mike Drew wrote:

> 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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