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12-04-2011, 09:29 PM | #1 |
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need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
getn ready to put an 79z28 subframe under my 57 3100 need some tips maybe some measurements where i should cut the frame anything well help thanks
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12-04-2011, 11:02 PM | #2 |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
For all of the measurements I bought the DVD from No Limit engineering. They are a premium sponsor here too so can probably help you better if u buy the DVD and still have questions... Best money I have spent yet on my build.
You can also run the weary feature on subframe swap, theres like a dozen subframe threads Good luck! The conversion is a rewarding one! Posted via Mobile Device |
12-04-2011, 11:15 PM | #3 |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
Hey just stumbled across this build thread, check out page 1, he shows some good photos/measurements
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=220256 Posted via Mobile Device |
12-05-2011, 12:16 AM | #4 |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
Here is something directly for the No Limit folks, hopefully this will help.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440771 Tri5
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12-05-2011, 02:16 PM | #5 |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
I did a subfram swap on a 57 a couple of years ago and I almost went the same way as Nolimit, but for my taste, it sits way to low when done. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...amaro+subframe
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12-05-2011, 06:22 PM | #6 |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
Anybody seen these before?
These are a 57 with a camaro clip!!! |
12-05-2011, 07:18 PM | #7 | |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
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when I did the No-limit install my subframe was at the same level as the original frame, the method you mention, and also similarly shown by the post below yours, have the subframe sitting above the original frame, thus the wheels will be higher in the wheel well, dropping the truck front end. looks nice! just that method sits too low for me |
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12-05-2011, 07:24 PM | #8 |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
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You are correct it does make the truck lower (installing the clip under the frame) than the no limit way (even with the frame rails) because it does not have the kick up like when you install the clip with the unibody supports under the frame. I don't like getting in debates so I did not say anything, but since you said it first I thought I'd chime in.lol By the way there is no such thing as too low.lol Last edited by Kabwe; 12-05-2011 at 08:52 PM. |
12-05-2011, 08:37 PM | #9 |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
Just run TALLER TIRES!!!!!!
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12-05-2011, 09:12 PM | #10 |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
thanks everybody ill check it out thanks
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12-05-2011, 09:57 PM | #11 |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
I stand corrected on the height issue after taking a peek at both methods.
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12-05-2011, 11:24 PM | #12 |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
But for some reason my truck didn't seem to sit as low in the front as the no limit way. These trucks look good with a bit of a lowered stance, but IMO there is a point when it looks retarded.
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12-06-2011, 10:51 AM | #13 | |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
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But nobody is wrong about what they like. Last edited by Kabwe; 12-07-2011 at 08:33 PM. |
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12-06-2011, 11:03 AM | #14 | |
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12-06-2011, 11:28 AM | #15 |
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12-06-2011, 12:43 PM | #16 |
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My opinion is just that.It is NOT open for debate.It is just my opinion! |
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12-06-2011, 05:35 PM | #19 | |
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Anyways, back on topic... Ashtray455, Which way are ya going with your front end conversion??? |
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12-06-2011, 06:35 PM | #21 |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
It DID hurt my feelings. I gave him credit for being marginally smarter than that and it hurts when I'm wronge!
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12-06-2011, 07:08 PM | #22 | |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
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The gentelman (original poster) asked for the facts. The fact is installing the clip with the unibody supports under the frame will give you a lower stance (with stock components) than if you installed it even with the frame rails. Its up to the original poster to decide what he is going to do now that he is armed with the information. You got that right. I'm a car nut and I like everything from stock to way out customs. I know how hard this stuff is to do on your own in your garage, people work very hard to build something they like and I think its very insulting to make a statement like "retarding looking" when a guy bust his a$$ to build his truck. Last edited by Kabwe; 12-07-2011 at 11:02 AM. |
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12-06-2011, 07:53 PM | #23 |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
maxium havnt decided yet was lookn at one guys i like the way his had turned out where he slice a section out of thframe then sliced clip an welded it in , but still reserching it
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12-06-2011, 08:06 PM | #25 |
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Re: need some tips on putn a camaro subframe on 57 chevy pickup
thanks kabwe man like ur truck lookn good
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