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Originally Posted by meanchicken (Post 469764)

Cool project!

Thanks, meanchicken. read about your Camaro also. Sounds like a machine. Would love to be at that point.

HEEP

Nice project. Its looking great.

Thanks WayneZ.

Just thought I would give a little update. Worked all weekend on the rear frame section. This kit is from ABC Performance. He really has thought this through. I am really impressed with what strength was added with this kit.

Here is the first and main cut of the frame. The outer plate is removed.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...psa9e012c7.jpg

Here is how I braced the frame to hold everything in place.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...pscff61a3e.jpg

This is a 3/16" solid plate that is welded into the frame section.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps7416a4f8.jpg

Here is the top view showing how thick the frame is now.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps22839165.jpg

Now this is the added inner "C" that goes to the inside. You can see now that it looks like a replacement rear section that one might add if doing a complete rear sectioning.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps090aef95.jpg

This is the left side after all new material added.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps0b26d106.jpg

Here is the right side still showing all the old metal of the frame. Big Difference.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...psb68368f8.jpg

Lots of grinding and welding. but I think it is going to be worth it.

HEEP

Looks great boss! What rear tire are you shooting for?

Looking good bro! :thumbsup: Now you can put some meat back there. :drive:

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Originally Posted by Che70velle (Post 469945)

Looks great boss! What rear tire are you shooting for?

I'm going to try 335's. Not sure yet, but that is what I have read.

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Originally Posted by 214Chevelle (Post 470046)

Looking good bro! :thumbsup: Now you can put some meat back there. :drive:

That is the plan. If I can get the chassis done, the next step is the wheel wells. Stepping out of my boundries on this. We'll see what happens when I band the tubs.
:welder:

HEEP

A 335 would be money. Any wheel choice in mind? I vote Forgeline RB3C. :RunninDog: Man, I love those wheels.

Great project. tagged to keep an eye!

I spy our k brace kit installed in your frame! Nice job, any more pics?

Also, ABC only lists their mini tub pieces as 64-67, I assume they worked for you or they now have a 68-72 version? I figured that section of the frame was very similar from 64 up......

"Lots of grinding and welding. but I think it is going to be worth it."

Most definitely worth it! ( But of course that's easy for me to say I didn't have to do it )