78zlt1 Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Heres some links to Pics of the front frame rails as of today, (warning large pictures) http://hybridz.org/nuke/modules.php?op=modload&name=coppermine&file=displayimagepopup&pid=1226&fullsize=1 . http://hybridz.org/nuke/modules.php?op=modload&name=coppermine&file=displayimagepopup&pid=1228&fullsize=1 . http://hybridz.org/nuke/modules.php?op=modload&name=coppermine&file=displayimagepopup&pid=1230&fullsize=1 . http://hybridz.org/nuke/modules.php?op=modload&name=coppermine&file=displayimagepopup&pid=1225&fullsize=1 And heres a pic of the rotissery I made using 2 engine stands from harbour frieght and some 2.25" & 2" tube for about $150 http://hybridz.org/nuke/modules.php?op=modload&name=coppermine&file=displayimagepopup&pid=1231&fullsize=1 Just want to Thank Pete P. for his website , his info helped me alot on the frame rails. After the front end is back on then the drivers rear qtr will be replaced also the rear panel and structure behind it, than back on the rotissery for the addition of the 2x3" connecting frame rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Looks like nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drftn280zxt Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 what do plan on puttingin there? Also are you going to make your on fenders or are you going to make the frame work with the original fenders and bolt up spots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest quadcamZ Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 you make it look easy. it looks easier to go back o scratch than repair a damaged front end. As the other guys have asked what are you putting on the front end. folding front end what engine are you mounting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zlt1 Posted July 9, 2004 Author Share Posted July 9, 2004 Im putting in a LT1 & T56 out of a 95 Pontiac. I'm keeping the car stock looking, so I'll be welding the front back on, no fancy tilting front end yet. The reason I had to cut the front off is that the car was previously repaired by someone in the past and did a terrible job , nothing was straight, I saw Pete Paraskas' site and thought hell I going to do that so out came the cutting wheel, This is my first time repairing a car so I'm learning as I go and taking it slow, spend hours on this board getting info. I had to model up the rails on cad , and use the frame diagram from the shop manual to get measurements cause the front was so messed up. I'll post the drawings if anyone wants them when I'm confident they are perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Yes, please share your drawings and any other tech info as you go thru your rework. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_daniel Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 looks nice... so are you planning to keep the car as original and "just" put in a big ass motor? or are you going to let others know that you got something under the hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Great work man!! You should be proud!! I particularly like the "table / grid" you made in order to insure that the rails stay "true". Did you have any trouble welding the new heavier gage rails to the existing ones, or do the new ones continue all the way back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zlt1 Posted July 10, 2004 Author Share Posted July 10, 2004 looks nice... so are you planning to keep the car as original and "just" put in a big ass motor? or are you going to let others know that you got something under the hood? Im going to fill in the markerlights and emblems , remove the rear bumper and use a 240 bumper up front, coilovers lowering 1.5" and I have some 17" rims , no flares and nothing fancy , just a clean stock bodylines. as far as knowing whats under the hood , they'll figgure that out as they watch my tails lights fade in the distance. Did you have any trouble welding the new heavier gage rails to the existing ones, or do the new ones continue all the way back? I'm going to install subframe connectors as Pete Paraska did, I havent got that far yet , after I get the front end back on I'll be working on the subframe. update: fitting fenders back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_daniel Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 belive that there will be quite some that will see the taillights "fade away" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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