Mini Tubs 1970 Camaro DSE How hard? - Lateral-g Forums

70CamaroBill · #1 04-16-2010, 02:25 PM

I have owned my 70 1/2 RS/Z28 for 25+ years. I have built it three times and this time I would like to go pro touring. I just received the mini tubs from DSE. They say it will take 50+ hours to install. Is this something a fairly competent car guy can handle? If you have any tips or helpful photos please let me know. I do have the DVD from DSE and have watched it several times.

**scherp69** · #2 04-16-2010, 02:28 PM

I did the mini tubs in my 68 Acadian (Nova) and it wasn't too bad. As long as you take your time and some mechanical skills, you can do it. The biggest thing I found is to cut small amounts off at a time and keep test fitting. Cut a bit, fit, cut some more, fit, and on and on and on. Once you do one side, the other goes way easier.

70CamaroBill · #3 04-16-2010, 04:11 PM

thanks

I am looking forward to it.

Anyone have any ideas on how high the car should be off the ground to do this in a regulars guys garage (no lift). I am thinking jack stand in the back and wood block in front.

Wow what a great group of car guys

6spdcamaro · #4 04-16-2010, 04:29 PM

Are you using DSE's leaf spring kit too? If you use the quadra-link than ignore the video instructions about the crossmember. The measurements are different for the 4-link and it can be misleading.
Depending on how deep you are into the build, install the cross member while it is at low height, and than do the tubs on a rotisserie. It would have made it much easier, looking back.

70CamaroBill · #5 04-19-2010, 11:43 AM

I wish I had room for the rotisserie. I am going to use the DSE 4-link.

Do I have to use a grinder why not a Plasma cutter?

kp.touring · #6 04-19-2010, 04:34 PM

Bill,

Dude you are in for it!!!

Just kidding I guess I missed your call today. Give me a call.

Kevin