I just went through this with my 66 and one of the biggest tips that i go was to make a temp.
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Now with the engine out i ve found this kink in the front frame rail right at where the frame rail meets the shock tower and just above where the crossmember mounts it s bent inward about inch and re welded.
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On the outside of the frame rail i can feel the same kink and see some welding work done.
It is very common to find out that the rear portion of your mustangs frame rails need replaced or at least adressed.
Why not buy a kit that will not only provide you the frame rail replacements but also the hardware needed to properly remove and reinstall your leaf springs while your at it.
You will need to completely strip down the front end down to the rails is the easiest.
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The new replacement frame rail i ordered turned out to be about 1 2 longer and the angle the tab were bent did not line up with the fire wall.
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The first picture is one from the mustang forms as i did not get a good shot of the side.
Frame out of angle iron so you know where the new rails will need to be for alignment and square but make sure that your current rails are squared off first before you lock in your temp frame.
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Jason white restorations fixes a bent outer framerail on a 1966 mustang.