Those of you who run a full frame under your 1st gen Camaro

[fleetus macmullitz]

Looking to buy a '69 Camaro and seriously considering the full frame option.

So I'm very interested in the reasons those of you who run one decided to go that route and how you feel about the results.

My previous experience in F-bodies was owning a stock 455 '74 Trans-Am.

Thanks.

[Flash68]

Skip you dirty dog you!

Why not a 68?

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Skip you dirty dog you!

Why not a 68?

Like I can compete with Penny, MotiV8R, Vertigo and all your buddies making the '68 scene!




The plan is to look like this but be PT/streetfighter thru and thru. Just like below but lowered of course. Use same style wheels but 17" keeping the dog dishes. Go for trick inside/under the car/under the hood. Changed because the more I thought it and seeing the 1st gens here I really wanted something a lot more 'tossable' than the much bigger and higher center of gravity '55. Plus the '69 ZL-1 is my favorite muscle car.

[Flash68]

That sounds like an excellent blueprint for a 69.

[fleetus macmullitz]

I think a lot of people like this LS7 car below that Tom has posted on various boards recently. I prefer the real subtle exteriors and the redlines on these copo style cars. Park the thing on the street and have it get ignored is fine by me. I also really like what you, Rupp and Callahan have done to name just a few.

Anything but subtle!

[Flash68]

Haven't seen that car posted anywhere. That's a pretty sweet sleeper look with that LS7. I like it.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Haven't seen that car posted anywhere. That's a pretty sweet sleeper look with that LS7. I like it.

Here's one of the threads Dave.

http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55272

[AJSZR2326]

you asked about a full frame, its for added rigidity , put enough hp in to a stock f body and it will twist.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by AJSZR2326

you asked about a full frame, its for added rigidity , put enough hp in to a stock f body and it will twist.

Exactly why I'm considering one.

I'd like to know if the extra time and money is worth the additional stiffness so I'd like to know how a full frame car compares to a 1st gen stiffened with all the usual components i.e. cage, sub-frame connectors

Interested in feedback from guys with a full frame 1st gen them or those here who have driven a car with one enough to be able to point out the differences.

Thanks...

[monza]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Skip you dirty dog you!

Why not a 68?

TASTE