Thread: Frame work

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Originally Posted by techinspector1

It pleases me very much to have you as a member here. I love doing frame and clip swaps because it makes so much sense and now we have you to lean on for information. Great to have you here.
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If that was directed at me I thank you. Its nice to have a place to share knowledge and learn from others. That is what this hobby is all about. So thanks for letting me know I'm doing that.

Originally Posted by 39 Chevy

It seams to be a little wide can't get much tire size under it without it rubbing on a turn.

Sorry I did not notice this part of your post. I thought you simply wanted to replace what you already have. It is true the the Carmaro/Firdbird clip is a little wider than the stock track with but most offset this with wheel offset or using narrower a-arms. The 67-70 Carmaro/Firdbird clip is narrower but it is rear steering like the clip I posted of the fix I did. This can affect your steering linkage or header choices. This is why I stated eariler in this thread that my donor of choice for 55-59 Chevy trucks is the G-Body 78-88 Monte Carlo, Cutless Supreme, Riveria, etc. The track width is 58 inches and works great I also like the feel of the steering box more. The only draw back is its not as easy (still easy if you careful) a install as the Carmaro/Firdbird because the Camaro has great reference points to get the clip square. The G-body you have to be extra careful when trying to get it square.