Tubbing Questions

[Young Gun]

Do I need to run outer wheel wells? Could I fabricate a mini tub that will run strait to the quarter panel and weld it up there? What issues would be involved, I will be removing the frame rails to tub it.

Thanks

[oestek]

That sounds more like a full tub than a mini... it certainly can be done, but the area where the quarter meets the wheelhouse is a nice place to weld because it's not right in the middle of the panel.

[Young Gun]

That sounds more like a full tub than a mini... it certainly can be done, but the area where the quarter meets the wheelhouse is a nice place to weld because it's not right in the middle of the panel.

When I said I was removing the frame rails I should have been more specific; I am putting in a MaxG chassis, so I should be able to run larger tubs, not a full back half car lol. Is warping the quarter panel when I weld the tub to it a realistic issue to worry about?

thanks for the reply Kevin

[LS1NOVA]

I would weld them at the same flange just use universal straight tubs for what diameter fits. I wish I would have done the same thing because when you push the max size width tires and are really low it rubs the outer. I dont think I would weld up into the insides of the quarter. You might get it straight now but after the chassis gets twisted and run hard the quarters might be a tad wavy.

[parsonsj]

Call Morrison back, and talk with Kevin Kosir (ex 222). Get a set of their small diameter tubs (32") with two extra side flanges. Follow their directions, then put the extra flange on the outside, and weld it to the wheel opening flange (just like the factory did originally).

You might get it straight now but after the chassis gets twisted and run hard the quarters might be a tad wavy.

That's exactly what will happen. Do not weld anything directly to the quarter panel... use the factory flanges.

jp

[Wall]

Call Morrison back, and talk with Kevin Kosir (ex 222). Get a set of their small diameter tubs (32") with two extra side flanges. Follow their directions, then put the extra flange on the outside, and weld it to the wheel opening flange (just like the factory did originally).

That's exactly what will happen. Do not weld anything directly to the quarter panel... use the factory flanges.

jp

Could you use an automotive adhesive like Fusor to attach the tubs to the quarter panel? I need to replace my rusty wheel houses and wanted to do a budget mini tub.

[parsonsj]

I don't know why Fusor wouldn't work. The boys over at Prodigy Customs swear by the stuff. Any time you can avoid the heat of welding on thin sheet metal it's gotta be good!

jp

[41565 chevelle]

Hey guys, I just did the same thing to my Chevelle. Modified an existing tub and am going to run a piece to the quarters and go with the fusor glue method. Body guys from Overhaulin' swear by the stuff too. See the pics in my post on "Project Updates". I just finished getting my clecko'd in, took forever but by the time I was done with the 2nd side I was pretty comfortable doing it..

[Paul_J]

When I did my Chevelle Drag car there really wasn't any thing like fusor out there (mid 80's) so I used black Urethane calk. It held up really good and allowed for a little bit of flex at the quarter panel. That Morrison setup sounds like a classy way to go though.

[Wall]

I called a place about some steel tubs and they said it wasn't a good idea to use them if you didn't have a roll cage to stiffen the chassis. What do you guys think?

[69keith]

I used metal panel adhesive to attach my stock outer tubs and inner DSE mini tubs. That stuff is tough...
Keith