1949 Chevy Truck Subframe Install - Any Pictures
 

I am working on a 1949 Chevy Truck and have a 1972 Nova Subframe & Rear end. I was wondering if any one has any pictures of how they installed theirs or any trucks that are rolling to see what stance they have. Thanks

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320546

Look at the build I just posted a link to. At post 12 he starts putting a sub frame on.

Look towards the end of the build to see it at ride height.

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the front subframe will fit nice but the rearend might be a little narrow. here is some great reading on front subframe installation:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=148978

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This is how a friend of mine did his 55 chevy a AD can be done the same way. I have a 53 done the first way and wish I had done it this way it looks safer to me. Also I have a Nova rear on my 53 and it fits alright I have 8 in ch wheels with 4 in back spacing and 235/60-15 on it.

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Thanks for all the help. This is my winter project on my sons truck so I have a little time to figure it out. Running the original subframe all the way under the truck frame is what I was thinking just didnt know how it would look. Looks good. Thanks.

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here are a few pictures of mine, 52 frame with 79 camaro clip, still working on it

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That's impressive work on those subframe grafts. It looks like the joint comes out stronger than the original frame when you do it that way.

Ray

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Scott52 your frontend is lookin good. it's gonna set nice and low keep us posted.

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i've got the truck sitting on the ground with all the sheet metal on, its low without the motor in yet

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heres mine. 77-prior el camino sub. 2" drop spindles and QA1's. pretty dirty.

its not a nova front, but you get the idea here as well. keep in mind where your welding the clip to the frame, you can get the pickup a bit lower welding the subframe higher.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...ckstuff021.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...o16/005-24.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...o16/007-16.jpg

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The Nova subframe seems to be a little more narrow than the Camaro.

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it is around 2 inches. I have a 74 nova on my 53. I bought 15x6 rims with 4 inch back spacing and I have 205/75-15 tires on it and seem to fit ok.

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this sub frame build looks awesome, i am building a 52, is there any measurements and things i need to watch out for in my subframe build? i am using a 86 camaro for my doner...Joey

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I love the stance I also PM d you About some work if your intersted

Thanks jaime

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86 won't work. they don't have a sub frame. and the suspension parts are flimsy.

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here is mine so far. sorry pics aren't so good 2ND down on the left shows the arrow head shaped gussets inside the plating.

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Sorry that is the camaro

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Here's a 54 I built a couple years ago....
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...D/DSC01493.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...D/DSC01492.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...D/DSC01491.jpg
This method puts it at about stock ride height.
Rolling chassis, no engine/trans/glass/interior....
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...D/IMG_0320.jpg

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This is a 1970 Nova Clip on a 1954 truck. Its a nice clip and rides great. It was a hack job that I had to cut out and re-install. Here is the thread if you want to see it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445185

Here are a couple of pics.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/...0e3cf04c86.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/...3efd21130a.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6146/...3481fc44e3.jpg

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Hey guys, Newbie here! Im picking up a 49 long box tomorrow and already thinking of how to make it ride and stop better. A friend of my has a running/driving 78 firebird he is trying to sell. I was wondering If i could use the sub frame from this car and do something like Indian did earlier in this post?! Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated!

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The firebird clip is the same as the camaro clip Scott52 used

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I figured as much, but didn't know for sure seeing as its a tad wider than the older Camaro and Nova subs. Any Advice or problems I should look out for? also, think I can use the rear end out of the same car or is it too wide? Thanks in advance

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You can use the rearend too,just watch your backspacing on your wheels. I would use EVERYTHING I could from that bird,you'll save some money. I moved my frontend out to make my wheelbase longer so the front wheel set in opening centered.

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Attachment 799139 here's a picture of my 53

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Looks damn clean! Mine will not be, as its been sitting in a yard for the past 10years or so.. I will be making it into a short box as well. Think I can cut the amount needed out of the front of the bed and just reattach the front bed panel to the sides?

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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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Indian what length wheelbase did you wind up with after moving it forward ?

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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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EuI am no expert but I think its a preference on how you want the wheels centered in the wheel wells. But what I did was tacked mine good enough to hold weight and set it down and put the sheet metal on a couple times to make sure I liked the way it looked before I did my final welding and measuring
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So what did you end up with for a final length? 119, or 116?
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I would have to measures tonight when i get home but mine is a long bed so my measurements may not work for you.
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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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Off topic but what size wheels and tires are those? I really like the way that size set up looks in the wheel opening. I've been trying to decide if 15 or 16 inch rims are the way to go and then what size tires.

Thanks
Greg