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Old 07-27-2011, 03:37 PM
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I have been looking at getting tubs for my 67 Firebird Convertible... but find conflicting info. I was going to get DSE tubs... but found a reseller of Dynacorn tubs (DYN-1041FD&GD) that states that these tubs do not require you to notch the frame...

Anyone with Dynacorn (DYN-1041FD & GD) tubs?... did you have to notch your frame just like DSE's? Being that I have a convertible I figured it wouldn't hurt if I could leave the frame rails alone...
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Old 07-27-2011, 03:44 PM
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If you don't have to notch the frame then the tubs aren't as deep as DSE's. And if that's the case, what's the point? It's only a little more work. The tubs from DSE are well worth the money and I highly recommend them.
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If you don't have to notch the frame then the tubs aren't as deep as DSE's. And if that's the case, what's the point? It's only a little more work. The tubs from DSE are well worth the money and I highly recommend them.
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Old 07-27-2011, 05:14 PM
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I have been thinking of doing the DSE's... only reason for looking at these.

1. It is a convertible and I have been hearing left and right about how convertibles flex so bad after being tubbed... so I figure without cutting the frame rails it may give a bit more strenght to the car.

2. cost... these are less than half the price of the DSE's

3. I think I will be running a 305 or 315 rear tire... so don't now if I need all the room the DSE's give.
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Old 07-27-2011, 06:08 PM
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I would go with DSE or not go through the hassle. Also if you plate the frame as DSE recommends, its as strong as stock or probably even stronger. I say go with something thats Made in USA, proven to work, and also somewhere you can call and get help. Look at it that way and its a deal.

I am trying to buy as much as I can thats made here in the good ole' USA even I have to postpone and save more. Im tired of this non-fair trade crap, etc. Sorry to rant...GO with DSE tubs and you'll be glas in the end.
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Old 07-27-2011, 07:01 PM
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Truthfully if your trying to mini tub your car and are concerned about 350 dollar tubs, I would rethink what your getting into. The tubs from dse are a no brainer but that expense is not too bad compared to what it will cost after the tubs. Good luck. Mini tubbing really is great.
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Old 07-27-2011, 07:50 PM
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What Stuart said ^^^ If you are trying to save a few bucks but you want to mini tub you may want to check out how much you are really going to spend, and I'm just talken with the rear suspension. Also I do not think you can get a 315 in that tub on a 67. I think DSE says on a 67/68 they recommend with their 3 inch wide deep tub a 315 so you man want to check. Good luck with your project. And yes mini tubed 1 gens are sweet.
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Old 07-27-2011, 10:12 PM
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Yes... you guys are right... I have been leaning towards the DSE route to begin with... I will be going that route.

I know trying to save a few bucks with the tubs seems a bit odd... But I do know how much suspension can cost... I already have purchased the Speedtech front subframe package... and have been saving up for their rear torque arm system. This is proving to be an expensive hobbie But I am lovin it!! I guess I was thinking "a penny saved is a penny earned"

But you guys are right... why not buy USA parts when I can... lord knows we have to buy enought from Taiwan.
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DII vs DSI mini tubs-
Has anyone installed these on a Chevelle? Wondering how much additional effort to stuffing these in a gen 1?
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I'm with these guys, support an American company instead of Dynacorn and their made in Chinese crap.
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