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Sir Don
09-20-2007, 06:15 PM
Is DSE the only place to purchase Mini Tubs for a 69 Camaro? I did a quick search on here and didn't see anything. Most people seem to be making theirs. My body shop wanted to purchase the deep tubs.

I just thought $400 for a set was a bit much. Maybe not. But the
outers can be bought for about $85.
MrQuick
09-20-2007, 08:46 PM
Before DSE we just added a section of material to the existing wheel house. That added 4 hours labor to the job. After labor and material $400 isn't too bad.
MuscleRodz
09-21-2007, 07:25 AM
DSE is the only one making them and like Vince said, by the time you figure cost of widening a factory tub, DSE tubs become very reasonable unless you are capable of doing the work yourself.

Mike
Project69
09-21-2007, 08:34 AM
How about some universal tubs from jegs? I thought about buying some of those and well not exactly tubbing the rear but adding more to the factory wells.
MrQuick
09-21-2007, 08:57 PM
you could but it would be a waste, try a metal fabrication shop and ask for a 5" strip of 16ga mild and have then roll a 25" radius to it. Most shops will do it for real cheap. Total cost at my shop is $40
TonyHuntimer
09-21-2007, 10:26 PM
How about some universal tubs from jegs? I thought about buying some of those and well not exactly tubbing the rear but adding more to the factory wells.

It all depends on what you want your finished product to look like. I've seen some really nasty mini-tub and full-tub HACK jobs. If you ever plan on selling your car, a hack job might lower the value of your build.

Also, if you are considering using racing tubs on the street...consider using steel instead of aluminum for durability.

May the Force be with you,
Tony Huntimer
http://www.goodies-speedshop.com/
Project69
09-22-2007, 12:57 AM
you could but it would be a waste, try a metal fabrication shop and ask for a 5" strip of 16ga mild and have then roll a 25" radius to it. Most shops will do it for real cheap. Total cost at my shop is $40

Good idea. But i cant find any local shops that do that. Unless someone knows one around Lee county area?
MrQuick
09-22-2007, 09:55 PM
how about your local metal supplier?
Travis77
10-03-2007, 01:37 AM
These are what I went with in my fastback. I do not think you can beat them on price.



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