Lateral-g project car to frame on to frame off

[3kidsnotime]

As soon as the polls are done the project will begin as a time factor well winter is already hitting here and track reopens in late april depending on conditions so we have 6 hard work months so I feel our time factor is perfect, for no stress build and time to shop and swap on parts to save money.

[T Bell]

I vote frame on because things come up as Ummgawa stated. I have been going the frame off yourself route for alittle over a year. Now I'm replacing the fuel and brake lines, possibly the tank, hey let's add a little shine to the frame as well, what about Rhino lining the underbody. Since I have the body already off. The only way I will do another frame off is if I have all the parts that I intend to use right there and plan on putting it back down within the next day or two.

[RaceMan]

Keep it simple !! imo frame on

[3kidsnotime]

Originally Posted by Sparky67

I recommend doing a frame off, the main reason is that the car is also 35 years old. Really it depends on your suspension modifications. If it is just bolt ons then keep the frame on. The advantage of doing a frame off in a pro-touring car is that it shows you the weak sections of frame or floor. You need a solid foundation to build a pro-touring car, and this just makes more sense.

Jeff

Thanks and if our focus is straight we can do it with no added costs and stay within the budget

[novanutcase]

I say frame off since, as sparky stated, this is going to be a G-machine so you will want to get all the rust out and reinforce the frame for stiffness at the same time. Also, I think the focus should be thought of as how "bad a$$" a pro-touring car you can build for that kind of money! What a shame if the outside looks great and when you like under the car the frame rails are spray can painted and you can see a little overspray here and a little rust there..... I think it will look cleaner if you do a frame off not to mention it will be done right(read "thorough" here as it can be done "right" even with the frame on!) since you can correct whatever comes up along with an easier installation of suspension parts.
Most people that are into cars tend to have friends with the same interests so I don't see why it would be out of the question to figure in the "friend" factor as far as labor!

[3kidsnotime]

Originally Posted by novanutcase

I say frame off since, as sparky stated, this is going to be a G-machine so you will want to get all the rust out and reinforce the frame for stiffness at the same time. Also, I think the focus should be thought of as how "bad a$$" a pro-touring car you can build for that kind of money! What a shame if the outside looks great and when you like under the car the frame rails are spray can painted and you can see a little overspray here and a little rust there..... I think it will look cleaner if you do a frame off not to mention it will be done right(read "thorough" here as it can be done "right" even with the frame on!) since you can correct whatever comes up along with an easier installation of suspension parts.
Most people that are into cars tend to have friends with the same interests so I don't see why it would be out of the question to figure in the "friend" factor as far as labor!

Please vote not just a reply, Thanks to all we only have a few days on this poll.

[3kidsnotime]

This was a close one the vote is in and the Poll Closed frame on with 57.45% of the vote, Thanks to all who voted