I am in the process of installing a camaro subframe on my 56.  Does anyone have any advice for me ie welding, fitment, alignment, etc.?  Thanks!

Ross  

Ross,

I have a '59 Apache and installed a subframe from a '76 camero.
I did this over 10 years ago but may be able to find the article I used, I can scan it and e-mail it to you if you want.

The project came out great and lowered the truck at least 6"

Joe  

yup, i got a 56 gmc and in the process of putting a camaro clip in the front and 4 link in rear.  Get a generation II camaro clip.  I picked up a 73 camaro clip for $250 at the junk yard.  While you at it, mind as well pick up the rear end from the same car too.  Here's my Truck..
I'm putting air bag all around/4 link rear...

http://www.layitlow.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=240003&hl=1956&st=0

Bizz  

rossnorton:
I am in the process of installing a camaro subframe on my 56.  Does anyone have any advice for me ie welding, fitment, alignment, etc.?  Thanks!

Ross

There is a video available from CPP!

www.classicperform.com

But why cut your frame OFF? There are so many great IFS units out there!

The one I prefer is made by Gary Martz.  Because you don't have to chop the inner fenders up to clear A-arms.

Martz designed his 55-59 IFS to sit outside of the frame rail so the inner fender stay original!

And he is a Race car chassis engineer who knows his stuff!  And uses 1/4 plate for his parts!

http://www.martzchassis.net


My 2-cents worth  55-59 Nut Case  

i put a 81  camaro clip  under my 56  try and get all the parts you need from one  car and do one end at a time you want to make sure it trails  right make sure all your measurments  and correct  mig welds  look the best but stick welds are the strongest i also had to lift  my motor about 3 inches  with the front sheet metal removed  if you take your time  and it should take you a day to do it  

I did a '57 chevy..... nolimit has a video or follow this guys work....http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=148978