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paulk68
02-16-2009, 05:20 AM
Guys i have a chassis works 68 camaro subframe, it is one of the older ones that does not have a small modification for the tranny cross member. does anyone know if a tko will fit into this older subframe? i have emailed and pm chassisworks but have not gotten an answer. i want to get my frame powdercoated but i want to see if i need to alter the frame first. thanks
ProdigyCustoms
02-16-2009, 05:44 AM
Not without moving the crossmember. you need to mock it up out of the car and make the adjustment.
paulk68
02-16-2009, 05:54 AM
thank you Frank, so i should hold off on the powder coating right?
silver69camaro
02-16-2009, 06:07 AM
thank you Frank, so i should hold off on the powder coating right?

Unless if you want to take care of it after it's coated.
paulk68
02-16-2009, 06:20 AM
Unless if you want to take care of it after it's coated.

I guess that is my question will it ruin the finish if i have to drill new holes or something. i guess i just do not know how much work is involved in modifying it? sorry if this is a stupid question, this is my first build thanks guys
David Sloan
02-16-2009, 01:34 PM
I guess that is my question will it ruin the finish if i have to drill new holes or something. i guess i just do not know how much work is involved in modifying it? sorry if this is a stupid question, this is my first build thanks guys

There are no stupid ?s
Just mock it up like Frank said an you should be able to see what you need.
Its always a good idea to do all the fab stuff before you paint or power coat.
Hope this helps
ProdigyCustoms
02-16-2009, 02:47 PM
Your probably going to be moving the crossmember a few inches.
NickChassisworks
02-20-2009, 08:39 AM
Since I don't know what motor you’re running I can only assume it's an LS style engine and so now the older Sub-frame with the single location transmission x-member tab is an issue.

You can order the newer multiple location Trans x-member tabs, Chassisworks (#230214), lay it on the old tab and mark the location and weld on the new tabs.

Use this tab with the Chassisworks billet aluminum LS motor mounts (6007-X) and the only thing left to work out is which Chassisworks transmission cross member you need, based on which Tremec you’re using, and it is a bolt-in deal. Call Mike Weddle at Chassisworks extension #221 and he can help with the cross member application.

This set up requires no modification to either firewall or transmission tunnel.

Nick Spinelli
Chris Alston’s Chassisworks, Inc.