Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I picked this up 2 weeks ago. Taking it off the frame subframing it updating the driveline doing some rear quarter modifications bagging it I need some parts. Passenger side door front quarter trim. Windshield ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttotired Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 You got some fun ahead of you Can you tell me what "subframing it" is? I am guessing your adapting a different front suspension and front frame rails maybe? Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Yes. You cut the frame off somewhere before the front body mount and adapt a newer front end on there. Something either already modern or easier to make modern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I've always seen subframe as a way to ditch a straight axle, get PS, pb, and discs in one fell swoop. That said, all those things can be had for this car. Any particular reason for the subframe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttotired Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thanks for the reply Doing that here in Australia would open the hugest can of worms when it came to licensing the car, but in saying that, my 58 buick is right hand drive and has had rather extensive chassis work to make the left hand drive steering box fit It must be hard to get all the fender and bumper mounts ect to line up, be interesting to see how its done Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) I can tell you from experience that normally you can bolt the fenders to the cowl, then make brackets that finish the mounting of such. Not difficult for a metal man. Bumpers are a bit more difficult, I mounted the orginal brackets to the front bumper, then with help of jack stands I slid this assembly up to the frame horns, and made solid mounts. This process took me less than half a day. I love to fab brackets etc, so fun challenge.I wish you well, YOU CAN NOT TAKE ENOUGH MEASEMENTS, but since you have the dog house off, may be more work.Dale in Indy P.S. I install front and rear Vette suspensions on my Buick, 1941 Limited, send me a PM if you wish, and I will send build pictures. IF YOU WISH. Edited January 5, 2016 by smithbrother (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Windsof change. I can get a Camaro subframe convert it to disc brakes lower the front. all in half a day and a few hundred bucks. I get easily purchased replacement parts and alot stronger front end components. I built a 62 oldsmobile a few years back and I ended up grafting impala bushings on the top gran prix bushings to the bottom caprice ball joints and spindles. It was alot of work. But I did it all for less then they wanted for 1 ball joint from rare parts and I got disc brakes from the deal. Installing the core support will be the hardest part but won't be too bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Alot of work. I had to have the cross shaft milled. Took me 2 hours in the local oriellys going through bushings to find some that fit. Car drove nicer and stopped like a dream after thoughHere's the car when I was finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Forgot this pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Rev. Chuck, sounds like a plan. I've put a few camaro clips under old Chevy trucks. I hope you'll continue to post pictures as you progress through this build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 How bout some updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Well, YOU sure have that 55 apart.Looking at your place, looks like you have taken a few others apart in the past. I wish you well, that's a lot of work, (been there, done that).Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) I've done a frame off once or twice. My first time doing a sub frame though. I measured from 4 different points 6 or 7 times. Lol. Edited January 11, 2016 by Rev.chuck (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Well here it is. And I gotta tell ya for the first time in my life. I'm a little worried how low it's going to be in the front.. I guess all I can do is tie it all in and worst case un Z it a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 It looks like the front will be a super low rider... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Yeah it looks iffy. We will see I guess lol. I wouldn't worry if I lived in california but I live in the midwest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEducation Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) Are you dumping the factory power steering? I might help you 'dispose' of those components if you are... Edit:RATS! I forgot that '55 PS doesn't fit '56! (And 50 series wouldn't fit 40 series - I'm batting a thousand today. I need more coffee.) And I'm going to be in the STL area in a couple weeks... Edited January 13, 2016 by SpecialEducation (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I am ditching all the stock steering I have the engine and transmission complete as well. Gimme 300 for all of it. I need it gone. That said. She's permanent now. Considering I don't have a frame table. I'm calling this a win. I'm going to plate the sides and top make it super strong. And then on to the backDid I mention I have a good torque tube setup to let go of as well? I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Finish wrapping the bottom. And the subframe is all done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Man you're working away on this, enjoying watching your progress! Am I seeing double or are there two of the same pic above ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 There's 2. I post from a phone get tricky uploading Fronts done got to play the waiting game for some 4 link parts now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Thanks. I'm in a hurry up and wait mode now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttotired Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 It sucks when your waiting I try and do the crappy cleaning stuff if I get held up, but it doesnt help when you really want to be fixing "that" bit Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 It's too cold right now to be out there anyway. So I'm using the time to try and find the elusive passenger side door and front quarter molding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Rev I should have those on something in the pasture. I will try and check tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 54 55 56. I bought some from eBay. But one is damaged. Let me know what you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 It rolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I looked at a set on a car and the front spear is bent but the door is good. Or was it the other way around. &%$$#@!# let me know which one you need, I'll check again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Been slower then usual lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 whats the drive shaft from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 93 94 chevy truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Your garage/shop reminds me of Jay's GARAGE, hehe. You are enjoying, that's the good part, Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 What's the latest?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 (edited) Been awhile I see, last time I was here I couldn't find the topic. It was.moved to this section, fits better here How bout a ton of pictures. Or just 3 as that is all it will let me post Edited July 29, 2016 by Rev.chuck (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Wasn't aware of any limit on pictures. Let me know if it happens again and the particulars of what happens when you try. Lookin good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEducation Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 1 minute ago, MrEarl said: Wasn't aware of any limit on pictures. Let me know if it happens again and the particulars of what happens when you try. Lookin good! There's a limit of 19.53 MB - obviously Speedo didn't set this limit, or it would have been 19.FITTY FO MB. When I was trying to upload car show pix from my phone a couple weeks ago, I busted the limit. I tried fewer & fewer pix and determined that it wasn't going to let me post any after busting it on the first try. I gave up and made a post with no photos, then edited the post to add them after the fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 REALLY? I need to check on this, thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Rev Chuck, anymore news? photos? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev.chuck Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I was trying to update with some pics. But it keeps telling me the files are too big. Sorry guys. It's at paint right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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