Camaro Subframe install on a 67 Burb - ?'s/advice - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

evilxtasy · 11-25-2003, 03:17 AM

Bear with me y'all Im new here and learning, but I come seeking advice, its a long story but I will try to give you the short of it.

My boyfriend has a 67 Burban with 3 inch lowered lower control arms and was recently in a minor accident involving a median curb. It broke the control arm on the drivers side and hit hard enough to bend the frame.

I cant bear to see him total it, and because of this he has mentioned installing a camaro subframe, but is reluctant to do so as he hates the idea of cutting the frame.

SO...

I am hoping some of you may have some words of wisdom on the topic or at least some thoughts to share. Anything would be appeciated at the moment.

Thank you all and I hope in time we will be posting pics of "our Burban" whole and running again

smokekiki · 11-25-2003, 11:09 AM

I would look for another frame if it is bad.Check into having the frame repaired.If you have to cut the frame,why not use a 67-72 frame?I have not done one of these trucks but I have done dozens of over the road trucks.Cut the frame at a staight section.Make the cut on the diaganal.This gives a larger weld area.Have a plate bent to fit the inside of the frame rail.Drill holes in the frame and plug weld the fishplate.Make sure whoever does the welding knows what they are doing!I think Early Classic's has the plates.

RussTburb · 11-25-2003, 05:33 PM

See WES post on "burb panel progress" He put a 72 crossmember under a 67 panel and shows step by step how to make mods! makes a good read! Good luck and let me know if you need a the '72 frame I might be able to hook you up!

crazy4chevs · 11-28-2003, 10:49 PM

Just buy a rolling frame, unbolt your body and raise it up. then you can roll out your old frame and roll in the new one. then you can transfer your drive train. after all they're just bolts!

This is probably the most straight forward swap and it will be structurally sound.

11-25-2003, 03:17 AM	#1
evilxtasy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1	Camaro Subframe install on a 67 Burb - ?'s/advice Bear with me y'all Im new here and learning, but I come seeking advice, its a long story but I will try to give you the short of it. My boyfriend has a 67 Burban with 3 inch lowered lower control arms and was recently in a minor accident involving a median curb. It broke the control arm on the drivers side and hit hard enough to bend the frame. I cant bear to see him total it, and because of this he has mentioned installing a camaro subframe, but is reluctant to do so as he hates the idea of cutting the frame. SO... I am hoping some of you may have some words of wisdom on the topic or at least some thoughts to share. Anything would be appeciated at the moment. Thank you all and I hope in time we will be posting pics of "our Burban" whole and running again

11-25-2003, 11:09 AM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	I would look for another frame if it is bad.Check into having the frame repaired.If you have to cut the frame,why not use a 67-72 frame?I have not done one of these trucks but I have done dozens of over the road trucks.Cut the frame at a staight section.Make the cut on the diaganal.This gives a larger weld area.Have a plate bent to fit the inside of the frame rail.Drill holes in the frame and plug weld the fishplate.Make sure whoever does the welding knows what they are doing!I think Early Classic's has the plates. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires Last edited by smokekiki; 11-25-2003 at 11:12 AM.

11-25-2003, 05:33 PM	#3
RussTburb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Blaine,Wa. U.S.A Posts: 261	See WES post on "burb panel progress" He put a 72 crossmember under a 67 panel and shows step by step how to make mods! makes a good read! Good luck and let me know if you need a the '72 frame I might be able to hook you up! __________________ "Red-heads not war-heads, Blondes, not bombs, Brunettes, not fighter jets!" Fligh of the Choncords 72 burb 3/4 ton 2wd 06 2500 suburban 8.1L 4x4 84 chev 4x4 diesel 96 Geo Metro with the 4cylbb, lol! Almost 300k just won't die! 89 Honda Civic, runs on the smell of an oily rag! 2008 Aerolite 26qs Travel Trailer (aka "THE BARN")

11-28-2003, 10:49 PM	#4
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	Just buy a rolling frame, unbolt your body and raise it up. then you can roll out your old frame and roll in the new one. then you can transfer your drive train. after all they're just bolts! This is probably the most straight forward swap and it will be structurally sound. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .



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