anyone make aftermarket shock tower braces??

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  1. jeremy

    jeremy I build t5's

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    I've got a nice maximum motorsports piece in my 5.0 mustang.... see below pic.

    I did a search here, but didn't see much. I'm in process of putting my maverick together VERY soon, and I'd rather buy a nice looking aftermarket piece for the car rather than clean up and re use the stock braces...anything??

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    a few people have modified aftermarket mustang pieces to fit but i dont know of anything maverick specific ready to bolt in
     
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  3. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    some people on here have made the monte carlo bar and the shock tower braces.

    Check with Scooper. he has a real nice set that someone near him made, cant remember who, but scooper is the best place to start asking
     
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  5. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    These are By MPG head service and have been cut to fit.

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    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    Mine...Ed Davis made them, he doesn't do them anymore, as far as I know. They cost more to make than they were worth....

    by the way, old picture, old engine, etc. so no snide remarks about it, please...:cool:

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    who needs braces...i want a hilborn scoop and two fours!!
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    these are the ones i used as a pattern for mine...(thanks Mike)
     
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    jeremy

    I made mine it you want a set call my 951 533 9778

    jay
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    I like the mustang export braces. Pretty easy to shorten to fit our cars.

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    you know dennis... i have this install on my site... but one thing i just noticed... you have a small air cleaner... will a standard 14 incher work with that support? something that might be good to add in the install. ;)
     
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  14. jeremy

    jeremy I build t5's

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    jay, any pictures of your setup? It's been a while since I've seen your car.

    edit: found one in your gallery...I'll have to give you a call. besides, I've still got to chat with you about efi, I'll be getting the mav home in one piece ready for drivetrain install in a couple of months tops

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