project go for broke 70 chevelle

[HEEP]

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

[E.rodz]

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]

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]

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.

[E.rodz]

Originally Posted by HEEP

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.

lol.really I am an idiot you can even ask my wife she will vouch for that for sure! my goal is strength,form and function.now it is time to reinvent the rear suspension design.why? I have no idea??

[E.rodz]

here is the rear section 26 pieces of steel are one! still lots more to come on this!

[E.rodz]

ok maybe this was a bit much to take on at one time.going to school a couple nights a week and trying to design,the entire rear frame and suspension . i really should stop listening to the voices in my head!

[Rick D]

Eric,

At this point why not just build your own frame?? Looks great!!