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03-25-2009 08:08 PM #1
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Another new guy from Texas
Happy to find this forum!!! Just bought 49 Chevy that is about 75% restored. Plans are for restomod with front clip SBC a/c(got to keep mama cool!) tilt etc. Hoping for suggestions on starting point (suspension I think????)
Looking forward to help , conversations and new friends!
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03-25-2009 08:39 PM #2
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GM "G" body front and rear clips should be real close to your track width.
108.0" wheelbase, 58.5" front track, 58.8" rear track -- 78-86 Chevy Monte Carlo, Malibu, El Camino, Olds Cutlass, Pontiac Grand Prix
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03-25-2009 09:42 PM #3
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Thanks
Dang...I knew this was going to be a good site...thanks for the info..I'll start measuring and looking for a doner...stay safe
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03-26-2009 08:12 AM #4
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Welcome to the site have fun lol...Dennisifurnotblownusuck
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03-26-2009 08:44 AM #5
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welcome DennisBARB
LET THE FUN BEGIN
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03-31-2009 10:39 AM #6
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Welcome! I have a 48 Chevy coupe with a 79 Z28 Camaro front clip. A bit wide but narrowed control arms fix that problem or just different offset wheels... Look into a MII front end as well. They look nicer, may be easier for you to weld in and have a great ride as well... Some say the MII is not built for heavy cars but if you ask me they are just fine. I have seen them on full panel trucks that pull trailors, etc and they hold up just fine or else most people would not be using them.
The front clip will take more work on your part as far as figuring out the measurments and welding it together so if you go this route TAKE YOUR TIME.
Good luck and post up lots of pictures!www.streamlineautocare.com
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03-31-2009 11:27 AM #7
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Welcome to CHR. Beefmaster! Looks like you have found a new home.
Don't forget to post some pix of your new project. We oldsters love pictures, easier on the eyes than text, ya' know.:
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