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Old 10-28-2010, 09:07 AM
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Anyone know a body shop/fabricator that does mini tubs in Michigan?
Don't want to tackle it myself.
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Old 10-28-2010, 09:36 AM
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you could always take a ride down to burkhart chassis. they are awesome!
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Originally Posted by Fast_94_Z
you could always take a ride down to burkhart chassis. they are awesome!
Ya, that's not too far. I am in Central MI.
Looks like a decent option.
Just want a professional job with guys that have done alot of them.
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Whistler - should this be in the wheels/tire section? Just thought of that.
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Originally Posted by Tyler Wilson
Whistler - should this be in the wheels/tire section? Just thought of that.
Do you see "wheel" or "tire" in the OP? I'd say tubbing a car is body work. Should wide fenders, fender flares or wide Quarter panel be in Wheels and Tires?
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Originally Posted by Swiat34
Do you see "wheel" or "tire" in the OP? I'd say tubbing a car is body work. Should wide fenders, fender flares or wide Quarter panel be in Wheels and Tires?
Ya you are right I have just noticed most of the mini tub discussion in the wheels and tires section since that is why they do it - bigger tires, ect.
Guess I am in the right spot.
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This is one of those things that's "right spot" in both places. I'm gonna have to do a mini tub in the future so I stalk these mini tun threads. I have C6 ZO6 wheels in the ZO6 offset. Rears are 19X12 (325/30R19 tires). I had to hammer the HELL outta my wheelwells, cut a section of the subframe, cut a section of the LCA's and even cut the bump stop's mount completely off too. I'll probably go with coil over rear shocks so I can get more room (if it will).
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Wow man. Does the car drive down the road?
Sounds like you already did the tub!
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Originally Posted by Fast_94_Z
you could always take a ride down to burkhart chassis. they are awesome!
Thanks for that.
Anyone know of other options?
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Originally Posted by Tyler Wilson
Wow man. Does the car drive down the road?
Sounds like you already did the tub!
Oh yeah she moves! Still spins those tires too! Hence the need for a better rear end. The fact that my car is gonna be a SHOW and go car, I need the tub for looks as well as its functionality. But then again, I'll eventually make my own fiberglass wide quarters for the car so I may not need em after all. I don't thing installing mini tubs is very difficult. I'd say go ahead and DIY. Or maybe just check with a local cheap body shop. Good luck either way!
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Stenod Performance they do a great job.. I think it"s about 500dollars per side just labor!!!
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Originally Posted by kornboy
Stenod Performance they do a great job.. I think it"s about 500dollars per side just labor!!!
^ Thanks for that! I figured it would be pretty expensive. Have you seen any of their mini tub work?

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Stenod like mentioned above, or Reiters metal craft in Mount Clemens.

I will say that i have seen Joe's work(Stenod) on roll cages, and he does beautiful work. If/when i ever get one, it would be worth my money to have him do it.
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Originally Posted by ZYA_LTR
Stenod like mentioned above, or Reiters metal craft in Mount Clemens.

I will say that i have seen Joe's work(Stenod) on roll cages, and he does beautiful work. If/when i ever get one, it would be worth my money to have him do it.
Thanks alot. That gives me another option. Is is pretty typical to have $500 per side into it plus the materials? So the whole thing can usually be totally finished for less than $1500?



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