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efs69 · #31 03-17-2014, 04:03 PM

The last set I had was a set of 13 inch Baer running on the AFX spindles. Before that it was just a set of Camaro disc. Thanks for the compliments.

efs69 · #32 03-18-2014, 04:06 PM

Doing this much work was very tiring as I was doing this after work so the only time really was at night and spare time on the weekends. I jumped around on various aspects of the car, from electrical, headlight electric conversion, dry sump, brakes, wipers. I really bit off way more than I could chew.

Sub and engine in.

efs69 · #33 03-18-2014, 04:24 PM

I got the Stainless Works headers installed and I also tried the Dougs headers I had when I used the stock subframe. The fit on the new frame was good for both sets and when looking at them side by side the angles are similar although tube placement is a little different but either one could be run.

Ron in SoCal · #34 03-18-2014, 07:50 PM

Love this project! Can't wait to see it in person

**WSSix** · #35 03-18-2014, 08:36 PM

Great choice on rims! You're doing a fine job. Keep it up and good luck.

no go nova · #36 03-18-2014, 09:30 PM

Nice build whats with the rear set up? Quit hiding it if you gonna strip go all the way lol.

efs69 · #37 03-19-2014, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Love this project! Can't wait to see it in person

Thanks Ron. I followed your build which gave me lots of ideas!

efs69 · #38 03-20-2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by no go nova

Nice build whats with the rear set up? Quit hiding it if you gonna strip go all the way lol.

Ha ha..

I wanted big tires out back so out came the grinders, cut off wheels and sawzall for the Chassisworks mini tub. I picked their tub because it came with all of the framerail culose outs needed which saved me from fabricating them.

I debated having a shop do this job but after getting some quotes it just was not in the cards or the wallet I should say. I figured I had done everything else on the car what the hell!!!! And cut away.

Not having done anything like this I figured I had ruined my car but I just kept plugging away at it and after about a week or so of working on them I was done. What a dirty, patience trying job!!!

efs69 · #39 03-20-2014, 05:19 PM

The second side was easier to do no that I knew what to expect. If your going to do this yourself do a lot of searching on these sites, ask questions and then do it all over again before cutting on your car. The instructions provided by either of the major tub suppliers leave out some details. Measure up a few times and cut less than you marked working your way up to the final fit. You will do this several times or at least I did!!

I welded the tubs all the way around, cleaned up the welds and seam sealed it all before hitting it with some undercoating and some trunk splatter paint.

Here are the leftovers and final result...cruddy phone pics sorry..

efs69 · #40 03-20-2014, 05:51 PM

I was also working on the Ridetech Airbar while I was doing the mini tub so I got the cradle in, and mocked up the Moser 9in with 31 spline axles that I got from a farum member. Now for the pumpkin I struck a deal with a guy who worked at ProComp. The center is aluminum running a Daytona pinion support and 6 pinion worm gears. I was hesitant even though it was a really good deal so I conditionally purchased it and had a local rear end guy named Bill Thomas to give it the once over and either give it a thumbs up or down. After looking over the carrier, diff and all of the other parts he put it all together and told me it was a really good piece so I finalized the purchase. The jury is still out until I get to drive it.