New member with a 69 Camaro BBC swap

[BBC69Camaro]

Now cut out the upper shock mount, starting to get some real extra space


Bent tabs down that I will eventually spot weld the new inner tubs to:


Side shot of the frame rails getting some attention:



Mini-tubbing is a lot harder than I thought it would be! I have been in the fetal position in the trunk more times than I can count (can't wait to weld like that). I have never really done any metal work like this before, a lot of the cuts are pretty rough and require a lot of cleanup. I'm glad I am doing this as a hobby, otherwise I'd be too slow to get paid for it, lol!

The DSE video has been a good resource as has DSE support. Their products are definitely worth the price due to the good support.

I had test fit the new tubs in (camera ran out of batteries so no pics yet). There is a bit of a gap, but nothing a few c-clamps weren't able to make go away. Started on the Driver's side now.

Been taking a lot of pics, thinking of putting together a novice's guide to mini-tubbing

[dhondagod]

Just stumbled across this. MAN! You just jumped right in didnt you?!


Work looks good so far! Youve got to be stoked!


Chris

[GHOSTDANCER]

Coming along great

[redfire69]

Looks good, keep plenty of cutoff wheels handy!!

[BBC69Camaro]

Originally Posted by redfire69

Looks good, keep plenty of cutoff wheels handy!!

Yeah it is surprising how fast you go through them!

[deuce_454]

WOW... you went all in on that one... it will blow your mind how well the ATS/GW stuff handles.... what is the treatment on the rear suspension?? 3 link? g-bar?? leafs and a watts??

cant wait to see when you are done and more so what you think once youve driven it....

[BBC69Camaro]

Originally Posted by deuce_454

WOW... you went all in on that one... it will blow your mind how well the ATS/GW stuff handles....

Thanks, it should be pretty much night and day difference, and I'll need that with the BBC engine I'm thinking

Originally Posted by deuce_454

what is the treatment on the rear suspension?? 3 link? g-bar?? leafs and a watts??

G-bar with coil overs, moser 12 bolt rear end. After all I did to the front I had to make the rear match Plus a lot less cutting for the mini-tub (don't have to deal with the shock towers).

[BBC69Camaro]

Originally Posted by dhondagod

Just stumbled across this. MAN! You just jumped right in didnt you?!

Work looks good so far! Youve got to be stoked!

Chris

Originally Posted by GHOSTDANCER

Coming along great

Thanks for the compliments.


dhonagod - Yeah originally I was just going to replace the engine, but one thing lead to another Then with the bigger engine, I wanted a better suspension and brakes, then since I had to buy new rims/tires to fit the brakes I might as well mini-tub since I only want to buy rims once...

You know