Originally posted by fst68
i would never want to see a chevelle modified and downgraded to straight front, thats crazy IMHO
Most of us would feel the same about clipping the '57!

They had a pretty good independent front under them to start with, and there are parts galore to upgrade the stock stuff since the tri 5 Chevies have been so popular for so long. Find a clapped out 4 door with a good chassis under it and swap out the junk that's under it now. Sell off the body and interior parts from the 4 door and you might even come out at break even on cost depending on what you start with. And even if it ends up costing you more than the Cutlass you won't have devalued the car more than what you "saved".