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Old 07-30-2020, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sbauerz28
The framerails are just 2X3 box tubing. I just bought a few 10ft sections of tubing from my local metal shop and cut them as needed.

The only part that was bought premade was the 4 link kit with the 4 link crossmember. They came from Chris Alston's Chassisworks.
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Do you remember the backspace on your rear 15x10s? I've decided to replicate your car except with a weld in mustang 2 front end
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Do you remember the backspace on your rear 15x10s? I've decided to replicate your car except with a weld in mustang 2 front end
The wheels are 15X10 with 5.5" B/S. I looked at some old notes I have and it looks like my rear axle is 47" from axle flange to axle flange.
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can the wheel bearing spacers be purchased from you?
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can the wheel bearing spacers be purchased from you?
I could make you a set of outer bearing spacers. I'd have to sell them with a set of bearings because I hone the inner diameter of the spacer after it is pressed into the bearing.
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I'm interested in the bearings and spacers. Email me at: monzaaddict at lycos dot com with price and method of payment.
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I remember this car from a car show in Candor this 4th of July!! We talked for a while. I had the LSA Red 1968 Camaro. I have read this build before and didn't make the connection until today. I've seen it in person and he did a knock out job.
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Coming from Ryan, that’s saying something
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Originally Posted by ryeguy2006a
I remember this car from a car show in Candor this 4th of July!! We talked for a while. I had the LSA Red 1968 Camaro. I have read this build before and didn't make the connection until today. I've seen it in person and he did a knock out job.
Thanks for the comment! I do remember checking out your Camaro and chatting a bit. Seeing a car like yours really makes me regret selling my 69 Camaro.




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I’d regret selling that Camaro too. This is a very well put together car. (From what I’ve seen) The front brakes is very ingenious
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Chevette's still going strong. I ordered some new wheels and tires to change up the look. Enkei RPF1's 17x7.5 front and 17x9.5 rears.


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Got my new wheels and tires mounted last night. Fronts are 17x7.5 with 205/40R17 and rears are 17x9.5 with 255/40R17.


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