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E.rodz · #1 02-14-2015, 11:25 PM

starting to get back on track hoping to really get on a roll in the next few weeks. started the rear frame section mods.I hope this turns out as cool as it looks in my head!

E.rodz · #2 02-23-2015, 08:41 PM

this going to school a couple nights a week working full time and trying to build a car,um or two at the same time is getting old but i feel that I am making progress just slow progress.started on the rear parts and pieces and I just am on the fence about going to a 3 link and a watts link or moving up the stock mounts on the upper bars and maintaining the fabricated mounts on the rear??
any learned info on these changes would really be helpful.

Che70velle · #3 02-23-2015, 09:38 PM

Eric, I'm using my stock location uppers and lowers out back, although they are adjustable. I'd have loved to go with the watts setup, but refused to allow scope creep to invade the project. I made a gameplan, and stuck to the plan. Although I'm likely going to add a panhard bar later due to tire clearance, as I can't have my rear end moving around. Wish I could help you more.
Oh, is that a receiver hitch?

E.rodz · #4 02-26-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Che70velle

Eric, I'm using my stock location uppers and lowers out back, although they are adjustable. I'd have loved to go with the watts setup, but refused to allow scope creep to invade the project. I made a gameplan, and stuck to the plan. Although I'm likely going to add a panhard bar later due to tire clearance, as I can't have my rear end moving around. Wish I could help you more.
Oh, is that a receiver hitch?

Stupid scope creep!!! and yep that is a receiver hitch should really help pulling the camper.

HEEP · #5 02-27-2015, 06:55 AM

Eric,
So what is the reasoning to replace the rear section? Why not just box it?

E.rodz · #6 03-01-2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HEEP

Eric,
So what is the reasoning to replace the rear section? Why not just box it?

one word I am and idiot! oh snap is that is more than one word isn't it? LOL. i just love quality fabrication and I am inspired by so many awesome builders and I just want to make something cool and fuctional as well.! i also want to be able to pull a trailer with the car so we can take it on some family camping trips too! and when i get a vision in my head i have to go through and make it happen however stupid they are!

E.rodz · #7 03-01-2015, 08:08 PM

making progress one weld at a time! getting a chance to refresh my welding skills again. when you don't do this everyday it takes a bit to get comfortable again! and attempting to learn 3 d cad. a couple of nights a week at the same time is a ton of pressure on teaching a old dog new tricks! so the Chevelle has been moving slow but we are still moving forward.!

HEEP · #8 03-02-2015, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by E.rodz

one word I am and idiot! oh snap is that is more than one word isn't it? LOL. i just love quality fabrication and I am inspired by so many awesome builders and I just want to make something cool and fuctional as well.! i also want to be able to pull a trailer with the car so we can take it on some family camping trips too! and when i get a vision in my head i have to go through and make it happen however stupid they are!

Eric, Far from idiot. This makes perfect sense. The guy I bought my car from pulled a boat with it and the rear cross member was cracked and bent. I have since had that fixed. But if you want to pull your camper with it, then this step is a much better option.
I had a long conversation with Tony at ABC Performance about his rear frame kit before I bought it. He talked about how lightweight the frame is on these cars and how much the work we do puts more strength in them.
Hey, and it's custom. HAHA Keep at it and keep posting.