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BThibodeaux · #1 03-15-2007, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by swchopper

I don't know about Wayne due, but I do know it originally had a LT1 from og builder. Got info?

I don't recall seeing the car on the site, but the site is now closed, so no way to verify. That is definitely a Wayne Due Sub-frame though.

Nvrenuf · #2 03-15-2007, 03:51 PM

remember... NEWB here!

So, tell me about Wayne Due. I take it thats a good thing? I too went to website and they have shut down.

71Nova · #3 03-15-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by swchopper

remember... NEWB here!

So, tell me about Wayne Due. I take it thats a good thing? I too went to website and they have shut down.

Yes very good thing. He made some of the nicest sub frames around!! That is a nice car. Total score at $50,000. I to would change the grill and most likely the stripes. But that is easy.

BThibodeaux · #4 03-17-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by swchopper

remember... NEWB here!

So, tell me about Wayne Due. I take it thats a good thing? I too went to website and they have shut down.

The chassis on that car is designed for Corvette C4 suspension components, rack and pinion steering, and coil over shocks. It is designed to be a bit stffer than the stock sub-frame. In addition to the handling benefits from the suspension upgrades, it will also accomodate up to 9.5" wheels DUE (pun intended) to the narrowed frame rails. It is a sweet set up. I saw that the car also has the C4 independent rear suspension (IRS) conversion that Wayne offered. This alone is probably worth seven to eight thousand in parts and labor. Not too many people do this for a few reasons. First, the expense and nesessity to do lots of sheet metal mods in the back of the car. Second, the time and money are probably not worth the added handling. Third, IRS set ups are not as strong as straight axle set ups, and are suseptible to breakage under heavy loads.

All of this said, I would buy it in a heart beat if I was not a rag top man. I would love to have the IRS in my build, but compromised on an Air Ride (coil over) set up for some of the aforementioned reasons. BTW, I have the exact Wayne Due sub-frame, and I am very happy with the quality so far. I guess I will know for sure when I get it on the road....