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    1. #1
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      67 chevelle mini tubb question

      Anyone have any idea on what it would take to mini tubb a 67 chevelle and put in a ladder bar setup

      Thanks



    2. #2
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      Should be a very similar process on a '67. http://65.18.219.5/forum/showthread.php?t=9748

    3. #3
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      Quote Originally Posted by Scarface
      Anyone have any idea on what it would take to mini tub a 67 chevelle and put in a ladder bar setup
      Thanks
      What size rear tire do you want to run? Why a ladder bar suspension?

    4. #4
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      Quote Originally Posted by USAZR1
      What size rear tire do you want to run? Why a ladder bar suspension?
      Want have the option to run up to the same tire as a viper. I just decided the ladder bar setup because it is allot cheaper than a 4 link. What would you suggest

      Thanks

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      No Ladder Bars

      I would only do a ladder bar if you are interested in straight line performance only they will bind and cause al ot of headaces! A four link will give much better handling and driving characteristics than a ladder bar! Especially on the street.
      KENNY DAVIS HOTRODS

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      I agree with Travis. A four link would work better with what you're trying to do. On the minitub route,I'm not sure it will allow you to run Viper-spec rubber. To run a 335 or 345 tire,you're looking at a 12-13" wide rim width. I'm running a 335/35/17 tire(with some 365's waiting) on a 17x13 rim but my 69 has full tubs and narrowed frame rails.
      Besides,you can fit a 10" rim and 295 tire on your 67,now. But,I like your thinking.

      While on the subject,I cannot say I've ever seen an A-body minitubbed.
      Has anyone ever seen one done?

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      Bill Howell's GTO is minitubbed, I believe.

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      Quote Originally Posted by derekf
      Bill Howell's GTO is minitubbed, I believe.
      What did he do about the frame?

    9. #9
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      Chopped it up with an axe!

      Check out the pics: http://www.prodigycustoms.com/Billsgto.asp

      (figured Frank would prefer if I didn't directly link the pics)

    10. #10
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      HTH Centerdrive rear suspension will work with frame rails pinched as much as 3 inches per side.

      http://www.hotrodstohell.net/cars_fr...dons_chevelle/

    11. #11
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      Quote Originally Posted by USAZR1
      I agree with Travis. A four link would work better with what you're trying to do. On the minitub route,I'm not sure it will allow you to run Viper-spec rubber. To run a 335 or 345 tire,you're looking at a 12-13" wide rim width. I'm running a 335/35/17 tire(with some 365's waiting) on a 17x13 rim but my 69 has full tubs and narrowed frame rails.
      Besides,you can fit a 10" rim and 295 tire on your 67,now. But,I like your thinking.

      While on the subject,I cannot say I've ever seen an A-body minitubbed.
      Has anyone ever seen one done?
      Any idea on what kind of backspacing I would need to run a 10 inch wheel that will tuck inside the fender with no rubbing

      Thanks for everyones help on here

    12. #12
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      A 10" wide wheel will need 5.5" backspacing. Nothing less.

    13. #13
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      Thanks

      Well thanks everyone for the info I think I am just going to go with a 10 inch rim for now until I save up enough for a 4 link setup




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