Transition Camaro

[MX145]

Thanks Wayne, I didn't plan on putting a crossmember in but it made sense to cut out the rust on the front side of the inner seat pan structure. It was salvageable but I'm kinda OCD on rust pitting. Hopefully I don't upset anyone as it is very close to DSE. I'm sure there's other ways to build it but, like I said.. I'm not creative. My 4-link will share some similarities to the quadralink as well but it's my own math/geometry and a few tweaks. It sure would be nice to go with AM, DSE, Speedtech, or the like but I'm on a budget. There's some very talented fabricators on this site. I really enjoy browsing through the build pages! I wish I had some of their skills but I go with what I know. haha.

Originally Posted by waynieZ

It looks great, if you didn't tell anyone it wasn't DSE they could never tell the difference. Nice work !

[MX145]

Hey 19sixtynine! Same here. I haven't come across to many other Washingtonian's on the site. I'll try to get a picture in the sun this summer so we have something to look back on the other 9 months of the year while its cloudy and raining. haha. J/K it's not that bad.. 8 months.

Originally Posted by 19sixtynine

WOW, just went through the thread. Great pics and progress! You're doing some amazing fab work, can't wait to see this continue to come together. Plus, it's always nice to see a fellow Washingtonian

[MX145]

I had to cut a pie out of the subframe connector, taper it down to the size of the frame rail and weld it back up. At 5 1/4" away from inside flat of the rocker it hit the drivers side torque box and wouldn't go all the way back.

[MX145]

After tapering the end it fit right in place. Got it all welded up and ready for epoxy.

[lil427z]

Looking good good job .
Thanks rick k

[frankv11]

Originally Posted by MX145

Thanks Frankv11. What do you think of the notch? Does it look like it will work? I'm going off of pictures and posted measurements as I don't have a T56 yet. I notched it 1".

I would say so but It's tough to call it. I liked the 2nd drawing just to play it safe. But what do I know I been working on my exhaust for close to a year now.
Nice welds on the frame connectors

[waynieZ]

It looks great ,nice welds!!

[MX145]

Originally Posted by lil427z

Looking good good job .
Thanks rick k

Thanks Rick. I just found your car! Very well done. It has a great stance too.

[MX145]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the comments.

[MX145]

Originally Posted by frankv11

I would say so but It's tough to call it. I liked the 2nd drawing just to play it safe. But what do I know I been working on my exhaust for close to a year now.
Nice welds on the frame connectors

I agree the second option is safer. However when I got to looking at it before I started cutting I didn't want to make a sharp 90 corner since it would be visible. I decided the notch would look better and be easier than trying to make a compound radius'd corner. I don't think I'll be lucky enough to come across a magnum I can afford so hopefully this fits the smaller T56.