70 Cuda & Autotwirler Rotisserie

[moparmusclecars]

Mounting 70 Cuda on Rotisserie and want to use front bumper bracket location on front to mount, and rear I want to also mount at rear bumper location, not the spring pearches. So, is it advised to be using the adjustable door bars, or some kind of door bars on the ebody cars when on the Rotisserie? I was not sure on how much these bodies flex. Is it best to make some door bars or just by something like what auto twirler sells (they are adjustable)?

 

[340sport]

I think you're good using the mentioned bumper bracket mount locations and not using any door bar, assuming it's not a convertible car. My 'cuda has been just fine using the same method, but if you're worried or just want a little overkill, add some bars to keep it more rigid. Just my opinion

 

[moparmusclecars]

I think you're good using the mentioned bumper bracket mount locations and not using any door bar, assuming it's not a convertible car. My 'cuda has been just fine using the same method, but if you're worried or just want a little overkill, add some bars to keep it more rigid. Just my opinion

Kinda of what i was thinking. I might just make all the brackets after looking. I can make some door bars too out of 2" square stock material and use 1/4 inch thick plate. TY for the reply. Yes, this is a hardtop car, not convertible.

 

[6PKRTSE]

I mounted it in the same location as you are mentioning with no issues on my rotisserie that I built for my Challenger.
Now that my car has been completed for several years now, we currently have one of my buddy's Challenger mounted the same way. Here are some photos he took that day while we were mounting it.

 

[moparmusclecars]

I mounted it in the same location as you are mentioning with no issues on my rotisserie that I built for my Challenger.
Now that my car has been completed for several years now, we currently have one of my buddy's Challenger mounted the same way. Here are some photos he took that day while we were mounting it.

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[moparmusclecars]

no braces or supports in the door jamb areas on either e body?

 

[pschlosser]

they don't flex much with no engine and transmission in them. keep the doors attached, at first, you can can tell if they are flexing by the reveal gap around the door changing.

 

[larry4406]

My rotisserie is DIY.

I made brackets that work with the front and rear valence on my '71 barracuda vert.

 

[6PKRTSE]

no braces or supports in the door jamb areas on either e body?

I did on mine. He chose not too. It didn't move any as we checked all the doors and hinges before mounting and after. He drilled the hinges so everything goes back together and lines back up perfectly as it was removed.

 

[Xcudame]

As long as your not replacing front or rear subframes or the roof, you won't need any door bars.

True story! I was working on my Boss's (wife) 69 Chevelle Malibu and I had the front end up on jack stands. I couldn't open the door because of body flex! Mopars with their unibody construction are more stiffer and flex less! Remember folks, there a reason why 80%+ law enforcement vehicles were Mopars in the 60's and 70's!!