2nd Chance Camaro - Let the Project Begin

[HWY Nova]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

Marty,

Slight off-topic question: How is your garage floor coating hold up with all of the work you are doing?


--Eric

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by HWY Nova

Marty,

Slight off-topic question: How is your garage floor coating hold up with all of the work you are doing?


--Eric

The only damage so far is when we moving the Body In White Challenger out of the garage and on to the transporter. The 2 x 2 square tubing metal dolly hit the floor and as we dragged it across it gouged the floor. Sooner or later I may get it fixed but I doubt it.

7 Chicago winters and it looks just like we put it down yesterday.

I am very happy with it so far.

[HWY Nova]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

The only damage so far is when we moving the Body In White Challenger out of the garage and on to the transporter. The 2 x 2 square tubing metal dolly hit the floor and as we dragged it across it gouged the floor. Sooner or later I may get it fixed but I doubt it.

7 Chicago winters and it looks just like we put it down yesterday.

I am very happy with it so far.

Nice. Thanks for the quick response!


--Eric

[68/Camaro]

Marty The 2nd chance Camaro Build is coming along nicely

[WSSix]

How timely. I was just thinking of messaging Tobin to see if I had any options with his parts should I decide to go with a C clip eliminator kit on my 10 bolt. Do you have any pictures or info you can share on the process, Marty?


Thanks

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by WSSix

How timely. I was just thinking of messaging Tobin to see if I had any options with his parts should I decide to go with a C clip eliminator kit on my 10 bolt. Do you have any pictures or info you can share on the process, Marty?


Thanks

Hi Trey

I know this is going to be hard to believe but these are the only pictures I took.

Info "Only Some"
1. Yank the axles and cut off the end where the "C" clip would attach

2. Press on the new bearings and bracket from Moser

3. Cut Tobin's Caliper Brackets to make it a "C" so it can slide around the axle flange.

4. Machine a couple new Caliber Shims

5. Install caliper - Check clearance and axle end plate

6. Push car onto trailer and say goodbye as Kenny drives away with it.

Now on a side note: I received an email from a gentlemen and he warned me that the Moser ends are designed for only straight line use and could fail. Anyone have any thoughts on this ????

Mind you this car is actually being build to be driven with very limited auto-cross.

[WSSix]

Thanks Marty. What you said makes sense. Doesn't sound too hard either.

I sure hope the gentleman is wrong about the C-clip kit. That would suck if not.

[protour73]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

Now on a side note: I received an email from a gentlemen and he warned me that the Moser ends are designed for only straight line use and could fail. Anyone have any thoughts on this ????

Mind you this car is actually being build to be driven with very limited auto-cross.

This quite disturbing as I included the c-clip eliminators to my Moser rear end when I ordered it directly from Moser and told them the car was primarily for street use but occasional track use. The guy NEVER said no, this won't work for you!!

From Moser website in the FAQ section:

Can I use c-clip eliminators for street use?

Answer - We do NOT recommend using C-Clip Eliminators for street use; a C-Clip Eliminator is made for drag race only ( As a safety issue so you do not loose an axle, if it breaks ).C-Clip Eliminators are made for the straight shot down the strip. If you use C-Clip Eliminators on the street the aluminum block will eventually flex from cornering or just going around curves causing the C-Clip Eliminator to leak Rearend fluid.

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by WSSix

How timely. I was just thinking of messaging Tobin to see if I had any options with his parts should I decide to go with a C clip eliminator kit on my 10 bolt. Do you have any pictures or info you can share on the process, Marty?

Thanks

Trey was kind enough to PM me what he's learned so I thought I would share it with everyone.

Strange has a new kit that they are saying is specifically for street applications that uses tapered bearings. Just thought I'd pass the info on since you said someone mentioned the kit was designed to go around corners.

here is the info and thank you Trey

STRANGE C-CLIP ELIMINATOR FOR STREET APPLICATION

http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...t-application-



Strange Engineering, Morton Grove Illinois, introduces a new style, specifically designed for street and/or strip, c-clip eliminator for most 10 & 12-bolt GM car rear ends equipped with c-clip style axles. In the past, c-clip eliminators for these applications have been designed for drag racing, which use ball bearings. Ball bearing c-clip kits are fine for drag racing, but are prone to leaking and premature failure when used for prolonged street use. Our specially designed c-clip eliminator kit (A1033) utilizes Timken unit (tapered) bearings, which survive severe side loads and constant use.

The Strange A1033 also features two seals per axle shaft, ensuring a completely sealed axle end. Complete axle and c-clip eliminator packages are also available.

[WSSix]

No problem. Ron and Jerry were helping me in my thread on building my 10 bolt up and they both passed that info on to me. Figured I better pass it on to you as well since you have the eliminator as well.

Line X looks good. I think that'll be the route I take eventually as well.