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06-13-2009 #1
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Chevelle frame question
how mush does it cost to have a 68-72 a-body frame narrowed so i can run 12 inch wide rims
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06-14-2009 #2
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hey,
they should fit without narrowing anything.Have Fun!
André
2009 Chrysler 300C Touring.
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1968 Chevelle Coupe.
355cid, Viper T56, Corvette C4 IRS (Dana 44) and Corvette C4 IFS with Porsche 6piston Brembo's.
1980 Chevy Van (shortie G10).
355cid, TH350, 8.5" 10bolt posi and Belltech spindles.
2000 BMW 540i Wagon. (FOR SALE €7K)
4.4 liter V8, six speed manual, lowered and with Bilstein B8's, silver with black leather.
2001 Ford Focus Wagon.
1.8 liter turbo diesel, and a whoppin 90HP.:bsjerk:
1968 Benelli Motorella
foldable 50c scooter to go in a car trunk.
2x '90s Yamaha TZR 2stroke bikes.
one 125cc one cylinder and one will be 350cc two cylinder.
06-14-2009 #3
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I don't think so.....
A 12" rim is actually usually about 13" wide, right? Now add the tire width. You'd need at least 14" of clearance just to get it in there without having any actual "clearance" between the tire and the wheel house. I guess maybe it's possible, but IIRC it ain't gonna happen without narrowing the frame and moving the suspension mounts inboard.
06-14-2009 #4
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Ahh, no way they'll fit, not even close.
Narrowing the frame is one opstical, then you need to mini tub the body.
06-14-2009 #5
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I thought about 12" tires, sorry.
Anyhow I just went down in the garage where my 68 Chevelle coupe is parked without one rear wheel, the wheelwell is 13 1/4" wide and this is without rolling the lip.
Depending on tire it might be possible with some lip rolling and some hammering but it will be tight for sure (IF it works). 11" fit with 315s.Have Fun!
André
2009 Chrysler 300C Touring.
3.0 liter V6 diesel, five speed auto, black with light grey leather.
1968 Chevelle Coupe.
355cid, Viper T56, Corvette C4 IRS (Dana 44) and Corvette C4 IFS with Porsche 6piston Brembo's.
1980 Chevy Van (shortie G10).
355cid, TH350, 8.5" 10bolt posi and Belltech spindles.
2000 BMW 540i Wagon. (FOR SALE €7K)
4.4 liter V8, six speed manual, lowered and with Bilstein B8's, silver with black leather.
2001 Ford Focus Wagon.
1.8 liter turbo diesel, and a whoppin 90HP.:bsjerk:
1968 Benelli Motorella
foldable 50c scooter to go in a car trunk.
2x '90s Yamaha TZR 2stroke bikes.
one 125cc one cylinder and one will be 350cc two cylinder.
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