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flying69
12-09-2006, 08:02 PM
Does anyone have any pictures of how thin the frame rail is on a 69 camaro after narrowing it? I have the DVD that came with the kit, but it doesn't actually show how thin the rail should be.

I don't want the rail to be too thin that it becomes weak, but I also don't want to run into clearance issues later down the road (no pun intended).

Also, how far back from axle centerline do you have to narrow the rail?

Thanks!

-Brian

Mr.VENGEANCE
12-09-2006, 08:49 PM
did you look at the pictures on lateral-G?
check the front page.

flying69
12-09-2006, 09:38 PM
Yeah, I've seen those pictures, but I was hoping for some pictures looking up at the frame from the ground. Its kinda hard to tell in the pictures on lateral-g the taper of the frame...

...but, I guess I can just cut out the rest of the trunkpan, fit the tub in the open space and trim the frame as necessary until the tub fits flush with the frame/trunkpan.

Sound like a plan?

Thanks again!

LSRS7
12-10-2006, 06:39 PM
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Here you go. Keep in mind I just rough cut this out with the plasma because I ran new rails. Once you fill back in with 1/8" and run the crossmember it will be plenty strong. You'll see where to cut the frame when you cut the inboard floor out.

Stan W
12-10-2006, 07:17 PM
Here are a few of mine if it helps.On the pic with the section cut out I added 1/8" plate on the inside and plug welded from the outside.