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[HEEP]

Who did your mini tubbing? What did you use?

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by HEEP

Who did your mini tubbing? What did you use?

Looks like he split the factory tubs and just added a metal strip insert in the middle.

[Wissing72]

Originally Posted by HEEP

Who did your mini tubbing? What did you use?

Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

Looks like he split the factory tubs and just added a metal strip insert in the middle.

Bill, Marcus hit the nail on the head. The inner wheel houses were pulled, split and about a 3" piece of metal was welded in. Put it all back together and modify a couple of trunk supports. I am using Eddie Motorsport trunk hinges instead of the stock set up and it took a little more modification. They told me it wasn't too bad to do though.

[HEEP]

any pictures of that process? I am about to start on that on mine. I havent seen anyone actually post pictures.

thanks,

[Wissing72]

Originally Posted by HEEP

any pictures of that process? I am about to start on that on mine. I havent seen anyone actually post pictures.

thanks,

Bill, I don't at this moment. I will call the body shop and see if they do. I saw that that t.v. show Musclecar on Spike is doing a 442 and did the same process.
In short, if you look at the tubs from the trunk you would cut the inner tub where the 2 are welded together in the center drill out the spot welds at the trunk, remove amount of metal from floor, install tub, and fill center of tub with new metal. This is a short version and there is more to it than that, but I am at work...
I am sure someone will chime in about it since most of the cars here have had it done to some extent. Try a search as well, and I will try to get more info and some pics if I can.

Hope these come through. I found these on the post from Ironworks Chevelle build. We didn't remove the back panel the way they did. Hope they don't mind that I pass the pics along.

https://lateral-g.net/forums/show...light=mini+tub

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...28-2012004.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...28-2012006.jpg

[Precision Classics]

I would like to thank Chris for the opportunity to build this car, and giving me the freedom to use my ideas and imagination. I have put a lot of heart and soul into this car and loved every minute of it
Thanks
Eron
Precision Classics & Collision

[Wissing72]

Originally Posted by Precision Classics

I would like to thank Chris for the opportunity to build this car, and giving me the freedom to use my ideas and imagination. I have put a lot of heart and soul into this car and loved every minute of it
Thanks
Eron
Precision Classics & Collision

Thanks Eron. Glad you jumped in on the forum and welcome aboard! Your ideas and imagination have been great, you were able to listen to my initial plan and ran with it. I appreciate it.

[HEEP]

Originally Posted by gmtech921

Bill, I don't at this moment. I will call the body shop and see if they do. I saw that that t.v. show Musclecar on Spike is doing a 442 and did the same process.
In short, if you look at the tubs from the trunk you would cut the inner tub where the 2 are welded together in the center drill out the spot welds at the trunk, remove amount of metal from floor, install tub, and fill center of tub with new metal. This is a short version and there is more to it than that, but I am at work...
I am sure someone will chime in about it since most of the cars here have had it done to some extent. Try a search as well, and I will try to get more info and some pics if I can.

Hope these come through. I found these on the post from Ironworks Chevelle build. We didn't remove the back panel the way they did. Hope they don't mind that I pass the pics along.

https://lateral-g.net/forums/show...light=mini+tub

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...28-2012004.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...28-2012006.jpg

Chris,
Thanks for those links. I had seen the one from Ironworks, man I love that car. He has done inspiring work. I'm just about to the point of cutting, just trying to see others.
Keep up posting updates, you know the Chevelle guys need to stick together

thanks,

[GregWeld]

I don't understand the layout of the shop. Is it 42 wide and 20 deep? One single garage door? Or is there another door from where you're taking the pics?


I used to do everything in a 40 deep by 22 wide "4 car" garage.... I'd do my projects in the winter -- everything parked outside or in the trailer (or temporary storage) and put the car up in the center of that space so I could work all around it. It took some effort but I'd get 'er done!


Nice space to have that's for sure!!

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by HEEP

.... you know the Chevelle guys need to stick together

Tis true, but the Camaro guys have us out numbered like a bajillion to one.