Contemplating DSE Mini Tub...

[ADiCarlo]

So I'm thinking about doing the DSE mini tub kit on 68 Camaro seeing that it just got out of sandblasting.

Only this is... I don't weld (it's the last thing I really need to learn how to do car wise.. learn not master)

So I have to pay someone to do this and my current quote is about 2200 to 2800 to get it done. But my question or concern is.... I know tubs will be awesome, allow me to run bigger tires, get a better stance, grip better etc.

but am I throwing 3 grand on something that won't add any value to my car?

Pretty much would u say a car with mini tubs is worth 3 grand more than a car without em? Objectively..

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Are you building the car to sell? Nice thing about mini tubbing is it gives the owner options. Stock wheels or wide if they like.

I believe it would add value.

[tubbed69]

I think it sure does add to resale,not sure how much but I think it is money well spent,everyones doing it so that is good if you are reselling

[Sparks67]

Yes, it add value to the car. I had mine appraised for insurance and that is one of the questions they ask is it "mini-tubbed." Are you planning to change the rear suspension as well?

Jeff

[califconstruct]

Mini-Tubbing is the way to go, It really gives the car that sexy grounded look.
but also remember - if your going for that "look", it also means your shortening your axle and then buying deep dish wheels.. . so technically, it doesn't stop at the tubs, that's where it starts.

good luck!.

[garickman]

I agree with everyone else. I think it will add value and if you ever decide to sell I think it would be a big selling feature.

[Sparks67]

Originally Posted by califconstruct

Mini-Tubbing is the way to go, It really gives the car that sexy grounded look.
but also remember - if your going for that "look", it also means your shortening your axle and then buying deep dish wheels.. so technically, it doesn't stop at the tubs, that's where it starts.

good luck!.

When my project started in late 2004, I planned to mini-tub. My 67 RS camaro was getting a frame restoration, so it was perfect time to mini-tub. Although, I was also replace both quarter panels with NOS quarters. I also replaced the outer wheel well housings with NOS. The real advantage to mini-tubing is that you will find parts rusted out. It is also the perfect time to replace the rear suspension. Although, if OP is counting the pennies on how much it will cost. Then don't even start the project, it is expensive project.

Jeff

http://67rscamaro.smugmug.com

[The T-man]

do it

[Roger Edwards]

I agree. Do it.

[HMA]

Do it or else you wish you would have. I originally didn't want to do it and was perfectly content with a 275 on the rear.... Then I wanted 315s an it all started from there. As a result of not wanting to put the work in when I finally did do it it took 50 hours per side because the car was in new paint and about 10 hours per side was devoted just to protecting the paint and cleanup of the 3M paper adhesive. When I did the DSE mini tubs, you already have the back cut up for relocating the shocks, take it one step further and install the quadralink. I love my set-up and wish I would have done it right from the begining. Fortunately, all the time protecting the paint paid off, but that was not time well spent when I should have just done it when the car was in primer before the complete. Learn from my mistake and do it....

Evan