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    Posted: 23-September-2015 at 9:34AM
Looking for something verified. I've read about using Chevelle mounts, Crown Vic mounts, Misc. part numbers from Energy. What have YOU used with no issue?

The bigger issue is the radiator support bushings. I'll have to cut mine out. But what have you used for bushings?

Thanks in advance. 
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I used the crown vic body bushings...  and i also used them for the radiator support bushings.  i had to shim them a little, but no issues.
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these are what i used:
 http://www.ebay.com/itm/310245534809?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2648

 9.4102r (softer compound) from energy suspension, and i added a 1/8" thick 1 1/4"   flat washer (welded to the top of the frame for support)
 

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here's the dimensions and how they assemble, for those bushings ^^^

 
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Thanks. That's what I figured I'd try. I think Andy used those as well? They're cheap enough too. 

For the body mounts, I think I will use the Chevelle ones. 

Seeing as I'm this far, 
I think I should do the body mounts as well.

Looking for opinions too:
I'm not building a show car, but am I crazy for just recoating the frame from firewall forward? 
As it is, I'm doing more than I originally wanted. But also don't want to regret not doing it later on down the road.
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I'd lift the body off and change the mounts. You might be surprised how much rust is under them. You're in the salt belt right?
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I'm changing the mounts regardless. 
Yes, I'm in the salt belt. But the car is from Virginia. And never driven in the snow. Hopefully I won't find any surprises. 
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