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Looks can be decieving!!! It has some issues,a lot of rust on cowl and floor. Too bad your so far away I'd make you a deal on it!! I have way too many projects and not enough $. I am working on a model a and my wife's 64 at the same time
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I'll measure it in the morning and post it, did it so long ago I can't remember exactly
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After measuring it I found out I didn't add any lenght it measures 116 inches.
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I've seen lots of these subframe grafts. One question...how do you do the brakes? Do you have to use the firewall mounted brake units? Or will everything still work under the floor?
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I have a 2nd gen Camaro clip with an C4 Vette rear, still using the stock master. I'm about to go to a dual though.
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I am going with a firewall mounted hydro boost mostly because my engine is pretty wide.
I am using a 400 Pontiac and a 4speed. I would like to use the same set up under the floor but It wont all fit with the exhaust and clutch linkage. |
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Can anyone tell me if a 76-78 nova frame is wider than the 74? I bought a sub frame and think the guy thought it was a 76. Being the novice, I didn't think there would be a diff but got it all the way home and it measures out to be the same width as the Camaro which I didn't want. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Also, has anyone here used a later Nova sub? Thanks
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Bonechip,if the sub is a front steer it's the same as a camaro. A 74 nova is rear steer,68-74 nova,67-69 camaro-firebird are all the same.
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So is it common to extend the wheel base 3 inches to make it look better? Need to know before I weld it all up!
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So what did you end up with for a final length? 119, or 116?
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Man the center of the wheels is fine at 116. Plus you should always just tack it end (its very easy to remove a tack weld) and hang a some sheetmetal and have a look before any final welding. Once you are satisfied weld it in.
This is 116 wheelbase with the rear end also centered in the fenders (some of these trucks are off in the rear also). http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/...7aedb34d61.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/...e41da523ab.jpg |
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I hope this helps, because I got in a argument with him on the phone because I did not believe the fronts were 14's and he cuss me out and went to go check.lol Once he verified it, he cuss me out some more for not believing he knew what was on his truck. I told him that I will be by to verify it myself this weekend. You don't want to know what he said to that.lol |
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all 3 1/2tons we have are off center in the rear. they all seen to be different.
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Well, we got it all measured and measured.. I think it was 2 evenings worth, but we got it tacked in. Had to haul the cab and fenders from storage to check to make sure it looked right. It did so back apart it all came. Now just welding the sub on for good and boxing it. Them a good cleaning and some paint! I have a few pics, but im sure you guys are tired of all the build pics so I wont bore ya. Thanks for all the info guys!
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Don't forget to measure the angles for castor on the upper "A" arms!
Check out Rob's post on safety from No Limit, some good points to follow |
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Well I got my 53 back on the road with a little help from all of you, Thanks!!! Now Im picking up a 57 in the next day or two. Think I can do the same sub swap out but with a later Nova or Camaro/firebird correct??
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