powerplay
12-14-2004, 05:28 AM
Hi,
I have a 1936 Packard that has a 76 Camaro subframe. It has a supercharged 468 CI big block chevy with AC, etc. The vehicle weighs approximately 5200 pounds and the bottom of the crossmember is 3.5 inches off the ground. The suspension bushings, ball joints, coils, etc need replacement and the springs have steel spacers in them. The rubber control arm snbbers are all broken from the suspension apparently bottoming out. This is the way the car was when I bought it, so I need to upgrade. Any help with the following questions would be most appreciated.
1. How can I verify that this subframe is actually a 76 camaro.
2. What is dimension from the bottom of the cross member to the ground on a stock 76 camaro.
3. Do you recommend tubular control arms.
4. Do you recommend coil springs or adjustable coil overs to tweak the ride height. Since it is a street rod, I'm looking for a smooth ride.
5. Recommendations to upgrade the stock front disc brakes. It has rear disc brakes.
Your comments and suggestions wil be appreciated.
Thanks.
I have a 1936 Packard that has a 76 Camaro subframe. It has a supercharged 468 CI big block chevy with AC, etc. The vehicle weighs approximately 5200 pounds and the bottom of the crossmember is 3.5 inches off the ground. The suspension bushings, ball joints, coils, etc need replacement and the springs have steel spacers in them. The rubber control arm snbbers are all broken from the suspension apparently bottoming out. This is the way the car was when I bought it, so I need to upgrade. Any help with the following questions would be most appreciated.
1. How can I verify that this subframe is actually a 76 camaro.
2. What is dimension from the bottom of the cross member to the ground on a stock 76 camaro.
3. Do you recommend tubular control arms.
4. Do you recommend coil springs or adjustable coil overs to tweak the ride height. Since it is a street rod, I'm looking for a smooth ride.
5. Recommendations to upgrade the stock front disc brakes. It has rear disc brakes.
Your comments and suggestions wil be appreciated.
Thanks.