Jersey Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I'm hoping someone could get me a measurement of the passenger side frame rail, from the radiator support to where it meets the firewall. Just the top length would be great. The more precise, the better. Thanks in advance, Jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Send a pic with a piece of tape or something to show exactly where you want measured and I can do it tonight if nobody beats me to it. I want to compare apples to apples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Thanks. I'll try to get a pic up tonight after work. I was taking the measurement by laying the tape on top of the passenger side frame rail, nosed up against the firewall and stretching it right to where it's welded to the radiator support. Sort of tough to get an exact measurement since it's tight in there but, I figured something down to the 1/16th would work. I pulled the motor/trans out the other night to inspect the area because I knew the rust was getting bad, but didn't realize just how bad. Actually, I'm very lucky I did this because the end of frame rail rusted (damn battery acid) and has separated from the rusted out firewall section. It would have been pretty ugly if that right front let loose while driving. I realized this morning that I probably should have posted this in the "Brakes, wheels, suspension, chassis" forum but don't think I can move it now. Moderators - please move if you feel it should be over there. Sorry about that. - Jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun-EBZ Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I measured 40" even on top of the frame rail from the firewall to the radiator support. Hope this helps. Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Gadsby Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I concur on the 40". From shroud weld in point to firewall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Thanks guys. I'm measuring about 40 1/8" so it may be out a bit. I think once I replace all the rusted metal, that measurement will tighten up a bit. Here's the best shot I could take for reference of how I was measuring. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Gadsby Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I don't think any two cars would be exactly the same. I am sure if we used a more exact method instead of the ole bendy 9f the measuring tape, we would all be different. You going to run 2.5sq tubing? I am in the same process right now. My torch went out on my plasma so waiting for that before cutting it all out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I don't know if they're exactly the same since the rad supports are different, but on my 280z, I got 40 3/16" on the driver's side, and 40 1/4" on the pass. side, from the firewall, butted up against the rad support where it meets the frame rail. I used two rulers to measure instead of a tape measure so those numbers should be pretty accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thanks guys. Not sure which direction I'm going yet, just wanted to make sure it's all lined up properly when I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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