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quigman · 05-26-2011, 10:40 PM

I agree with everyone here. I put a camaro clip on my studebaker and will never do it again. I did it for the cost savings, but the savings are minimal. You can easily spend $300 - $500 to rebuild the clip. Keep in mind that the offset wheels to fix the track are expensive. The majority of wheels are not offered with enough backspacing to fit. You have to look at spendy billet pieces to fit. The biggest reason for me was time. It took me a month of measuring, cutting welding etc. I could have done it in a weekend with the kit. My sheet metal does not fit perfectly and the track is too wide. Take your time and save your money. Do it right the first time, you only get one chance.

05-26-2011, 10:40 PM	#10
quigman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 30	Re: Camaro subframe: Pros and cons I agree with everyone here. I put a camaro clip on my studebaker and will never do it again. I did it for the cost savings, but the savings are minimal. You can easily spend $300 - $500 to rebuild the clip. Keep in mind that the offset wheels to fix the track are expensive. The majority of wheels are not offered with enough backspacing to fit. You have to look at spendy billet pieces to fit. The biggest reason for me was time. It took me a month of measuring, cutting welding etc. I could have done it in a weekend with the kit. My sheet metal does not fit perfectly and the track is too wide. Take your time and save your money. Do it right the first time, you only get one chance.