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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2010 9:01:28 GMT -5
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Post by bubbasz1 on Apr 17, 2010 14:58:00 GMT -5
Looks like a good start, trunk pan looks like fun, hopefully I'll get to mine this year.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2010 9:33:44 GMT -5
I put in some serious time lately of this project, one hell of a learning curve also, A great while has passed sine my first post I just put some pics on the other post in this section on the trunk progress, here are some on the drivers floor replacement. The idea is to tack weld and sheet metal screw the final fits, then trailering the post to a buddies rotisserie to finish the welds, install and weld in a new passenger, and remove the body and continue finish welds and floor brace. He's going to do the body work/paint while I build a rolling chassis. This will take a least a year or more. I have not really completed my plan for the frame, but so far I'm have planned on building my 67400E, 450-500HP, 200R4, 8.5 GM rear, front discs, Ported/coated W-Z manifolds-3inch exhaust to the mufflers, then 2.5's, may go with tubular upper and lower control arms, etc.
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Post by Big Mike on Jul 30, 2010 10:15:09 GMT -5
OK, good to see some more cars in this section.
I like the "granny special", and you are making good progress, keep updating us.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2010 9:02:08 GMT -5
Buddy of mine that has the rotisserie I'm going to use has just about talked me (actullty talked my self into it) into mini tubbing before we set all the welds in the trunk. Looked up some info on A-body mini tubs, looks like i can learn this. Any ideas?
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Post by BR[] on Jul 31, 2010 19:56:01 GMT -5
Depending on the tires and wheels, the problem is usually the outside clearance, unless you're narrowing the rear end too.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2010 20:43:39 GMT -5
Good point-that's been on my mind, as many know you can get crazy with-where do you stop with the build? Main reason to me is really the 64-65's sit to high. I also have been looking at cutting out a quater/half circle of the rear springs before i weld the trunk together, which will be much easier? Looks like I can MAYBE stuff 275-60R x 15by 8's without to much trouble or any offset back spacing but the ass end sits to high for my liking- Look at the "rake" I achieved on my 67 resto-mod 461 442.
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Post by mongoose on Aug 17, 2010 11:00:59 GMT -5
I've got 275/60-15's on 8" (or maybe 8.5"... can't remember) Weld Wheels under the rear of my 65... with the wider Chevy 12-bolt rear. I can't remember how much coil I cut... maybe a full coil... so that the fender lip covers half the side wall.
The fit is pretty tight... but there's room. If I turn up a steep driveway the outside will rub as the body leans (which I hate)... but I don't want to run any narrower of a tire. I also like the taller size of the 275/60-15's... being 28" tall... fills the wheel well better in my opinion. But that's the beauty of this stuff... you can make it to suit to your liking!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2010 18:06:30 GMT -5
I like the idea of cutting the spring a coil, stuffing 275-60 15's in the rear, on the 67 it's not even a problem. Also I am going to build a GM 8.5 10 bolt with a 3:91 screw and understand the 64 frame rails are a little narrower I need to have an additional 5/8 inch back spacing when I have the rear rims made. Been hauling on this project in 105 degree heat. Almost have the 67 400E all put togther, cleaned and painted. It's stock 67, 400E-350HP, with Performer intake, Edelbrock 800 CFM carb, Morroso pan, HEI, Rob Mac mini starter, W-Z exhaust manifolds. This will be bolted to a 200R-4. The 400E will work until I build the Bad Boy 455 down the road. Everything is going to built around a 500 HP 455 platform so when it comes time to pull the 400E it's plug and play (almost anyway)
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Post by moldy on Aug 18, 2010 12:12:39 GMT -5
You seem like you know your stuff but the only suggestion I could think of is to please radius the inside panels when you tub it. Don't make it look like this. Unless it's a race car it looks like crap.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2010 18:54:21 GMT -5
A 2nd look at the tubbing, it's really not that bad at all. I wonder where the he got the round tubs from?
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Post by BR[] on Aug 19, 2010 20:09:10 GMT -5
summit, jegs or any racing supplier. keep in mind you'll lose you trunk springs (tortion bars) in most cases and that lid can be heavy and gas shocks are butt ugly.
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Post by moldy on Aug 21, 2010 20:45:02 GMT -5
It looks really well done but I just think the squared off edges of the wheel tubs looks super crappy. But who cares what I think.
I was thinking of doing it on my 64 as well since I might as well if I want to go bigger tires later. I have seen it done where the stock inner fender wells are cut out and a strip is welded in and the stock parts welded back in looks stock and hard to tell it's been tubbed at all.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2010 18:24:16 GMT -5
Theres mention though you loose your trunk springs.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2010 11:40:36 GMT -5
are you going to section the frame or back half it?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 22:15:40 GMT -5
More time has passed AGAIN here are some more updates on the project. Have been spending time on upgrading the interior, and fixing the normal rear window leaks on my 67 getting ready for the North Texas Olds Club Zone show. Take a look at what is going on here with rear deck section and the rear window channel on the 64. It's terrible and another BIG learning curve. The replacement rear deck panel is as good as it gets that I ordered from AMES Performance-64-65 Pontiac GTO fits great. FYI very strange-would not let me post pictures???
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Post by rickman on Oct 12, 2010 9:00:30 GMT -5
I've seen 'mini-tubs' that were new inner wheelhouses cut down the middle, 1-2 inches of sheetmetal tac-welded in, and finished w/body putty. After splatter paint, looked stock! Don't know how close a '65 Chevelle wagon frame is to yours, but I had L-60x14's w/station wagon rims and a '69 12-bolt in it. Rubbed on the inside, occasionally polishing the tire! Don't remember doing anything with the wheel opening lip, either!
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Post by rickse on Oct 13, 2010 14:50:18 GMT -5
I've seen 'mini-tubs' that were new inner wheelhouses cut down the middle, 1-2 inches of sheetmetal tac-welded in, and finished w/body putty. After splatter paint, looked stock! I did this on my 67 Camaro. I used replacement inner fender wells, moved them over 2" then added material to fill the gap. I was able to remount the trunk lid hinges and paint the whole thing to look stock.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2010 19:23:44 GMT -5
I decided not to mini tub the car, lot has happened since the last post.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2010 17:26:17 GMT -5
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