Fesler Built new 1969 BB Camaro project - Page 6 - Lateral-g Forums

fesler · #51 03-09-2008, 08:11 AM

We heat the frame and reshape it just enough to help clear the bigger wheels so that you can run this tire combo on a stock sub-frame no problems. We do it all the time and they sit perfect.

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

Killer work and car... why the stock sub with a 285?

fesler · #52 03-09-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by zrrigid

Where did you get those jack stands? I have been looking for some shorts ones that have a screw. Thanks, Ian

fesler · #53 03-09-2008, 08:19 AM

I know, I know please keep in mind that every car out there has a budget and sometimes its more important to spend the money in other places to achieve the same look and overall effect.

I am not 100% positive yet that changing the front sub-frame is that much better, I know you get some bennefits to it but for the most part we have gone both ways and I personally like the way the stock sub-frame is.

If I had it my way I would build a custom one like on almost every other car we do but on the Camaros its just not cost effective. These cars sit bitchen and have a killer drive with what mods we do. This is a full frame car now and the client wanted to keep it as stock as possible to the eye, if I change out the sub-frame all thats gone.

I have another Camaro in the works right now that you guys will flip on, nothing on the road like it and it sits 1" off the ground with 3-inch exhaust on it and you cant see the exhaust under the car. Building this one to set new standards.

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Originally Posted by Ricochet

I was thinking the same thing! The car is stellar in every way and I know in typical Fesler fashion the car will sit perfect. Getting rid of stock sub would have incresed the tire capabilties - but also raise the scrub line big time. No disrespect Chris - as I said the car is awesome, just surprised with all the killer stuff on the car the stock frame remains.

Vegas69 · #54 03-09-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by fesler

We heat the frame and reshape it just enough to help clear the bigger wheels so that you can run this tire combo on a stock sub-frame no problems. We do it all the time and they sit perfect.

Very interesting.....I still don't like the crappy old welds on the stock frame. What did you guys run in Orion?

fesler · #55 03-09-2008, 09:25 AM

We take the stock sub frame and clean it all up by welding up holes and smoothing it out, they look good after powdercoat or paint.

We did not build the Orion car so I cant tell you what they did. sorry

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

Very interesting.....I still don't like the crappy old welds on the stock frame. What did you guys run in Orion?

abadsvt · #56 03-09-2008, 06:26 PM

That camaro looks SWEET! I can't even imagine what a 572 would be like in that little car. I think you should do a little pinstripping on the passenger side interior compartment saying "Sit Down, Shut up, and Hold on"

. That would be one hell of a ride. Sweet job so far Chris!

Josh