KLRBRD 1973 Trans Am Suspension Redo...4-link FAIL!

[Ron in SoCal]

Personally not happy with the fit on my Autoweld rails. I did not get the factory replacements though so your mileage may vary. When you call to order they really don't offer much guidance either.

OTOH, I've seen AME rails that come within 3/4" of fitting. Not bad from where I sit today...

[dhutton]

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Personally not happy with the fit on my Autoweld rails. I did not get the factory replacements though so your mileage may vary. When you call to order they really don't offer much guidance either.

OTOH, I've seen AME rails that come within 3/4" of fitting. Not bad from where I sit today...

The AME rails that came with my IRS matched the floor within a hair along the entire length. Very impressive fit.

Mike's Custom Cars had some very nice frame rails at one point. They were designed for minitubs.

Don

[chichirone]

Frame rails replacement underway.

New ones arrived at Dusold Designs:


Suspension, rear end and interior have all been removed:



KLRBRD is now the Bird on fire... :super hack:

[GregWeld]

And the fun begins!! Mike is one of the good guys! Everything is going to turn out great.

[chichirone]

Here are some progress pics.

Old rails are out and we cleaned up the underside of the car. 40 years of undercoating makes quite a mess but the floors look pretty good.





Channel has been cut in the floor for the new frame rail.



Mocking up the new rails.





We should pick up close to 2" of ground clearance.







Watts link mock up





The rear "subframe" disassembled and ready to be welded together for install.

[GregWeld]

Looking good Jay!! Don't ya just love hot rodding?!?!?! LOL



It will be so much better with all the new stuff!

[chichirone]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Looking good Jay!! Don't ya just love hot rodding?!?!?! LOL



It will be so much better with all the new stuff!

Almost as much as Investing 102!

You coming to Texas for the Optima event?