Here a pic of the car as it sits. I have had it for about 10 years and I am ready for change.

I promised myself after I build my truck I will freshen up my car. The plan is a C4 IFS, LS 6.0, and change of color scheme.
Very few body mods on this one.
I found a 1988 C4 suspension and got started.

I purchased a Flatout Engineering Cross member, which I will modify to fit what I am trying to do.


Now that is all together I can see what needs to be done.
I made frame rails that will slide inside the 55 210 frame rails.


I than tapered the front of the frame rails to give it a clean streamline look.

 

Well I decided to make a change. With install as it exists, my choice of wheels will be limited.
So I decide to re-engineer it by narrowing the clip 2 inches and ditching the corvette rack and pinion
and installing a 1988 T-bird rack which will solved the pivot point issues because its pivot points will
match the clip when it’s narrowed.



The Clip is complete now the track with is close to the stock 55 track width.
I found a 6.0 out of a 2003 Cadillac Escalade. The engine was filthy, but when
I took the oil pan off to check it out, the bearings and cylinder walls were in good shape.
I decided to get the block hot tanked and cleaned. So I could just rebuild it. I also had the crank cleaned and polished.




The engine has a stock bottom end with with new pistons, sloppy stage 2 cam,
243 heads, harden push rods, PAC-1219 springs, and stock rocker arms with a Trunion kit

On the top I'm using an LS6 intake manifold, Slightly Modified Stock Truck Alternator and Power Steering Bracket,
2002 Camaro Water pump with 3/4 spacers, Idler pulley relocation bracket, and 2002 Camaro Belt Tensioner,
and a Billet Fuel Rail kit. Steering Bracket, 2002 Camaro Water pump with 3/4 spacers, Idler pulley relocation bracket,
and 2002 Camaro Belt Tensioner, and a Billet Fuel Rail kit.

 

Looks great man, that car is clean as all hell.

 

Thanks man, I will hopefully make it even nicer.

 

Well its time to install the C4 suspension.
Everything is measured and ready for the removal of the old suspension
Out with the old


No turning back now

Its ready to be tack welded in. I measured a hundred times and its sqaure.

Well its welded in, so I made the radiator support and removed the little jig and the front brace.

Installed the C4 components for mockup

Put a fender on to see how well I mocked up the axle center line. I likey

 

What are the plans, if any, for the rear suspension/axle?

 

Triangulated 4 link with coilovers 12 bolt with 3:73 gears

 

Wow, that's a great upgrade right there!

 

Thanks man, I've been wanting to do this for a while.

 

What a great build BAM. After following the truck build and seeing how that turned out, this one is a must for me.

 

Thanks man, I really appreciate that.

 

This is how I added extra strength and tied the clip to the original frame. I also added more bracing for the c-notch for the rack.

I will grind smooth the rosette welds on the side.

 

I narrowed and rebuild my Ford 9 inch. I will installed Torino axle ends and a Willwood brakes.

This is one of the jigs I used to measure how much to cut. It gives you the centerline and the axle length once the rearend is narrowed. In this pic I marked my cuts.

The cuts are made, its time to weld on the new axle ends.

Using this jig allows me to weld on the axle ends square. The axle ends come beveled and I also beveled the axle tubes for maximum penetration.
I also took advantage of mocking up the rearend while it had no weight. This allowed me to move it with ease and weld all the 4 link mounts.

Ready for paint

Cut to fit axles ready for installation.

Once painted I installed a new 3rd member. Its Posi with 3.70 gears.

Rearend is complete and ready to install in the car.

 

I did not plan to do another frame off but I could not help myself. I just seen a lot of things I wanted to change. I decided to install a Summit Racing Frame Bracing Kit for Trifive Chevys.