Got very good news this weekend

[55metalmonkey]

Reached a bit of a milestone on the weekend
I had my frame inspected and it passed with no issues what so ever.

It’s just the first of the inspections but at least I can assemble the truck without worrying if the inspector will question the frame integrity when I go for the full safety at the end… especially on these trucks where it would be near impossible to fullly check it with the cab on.
I know lots of people who would have skipped this and even recommended that I don’t call at all and skip the inspection entirly, I could have done it but it didn’t cost me anything and will give me documented proof that everything was done properly if I ever decide to sell it. Also I wasn’t worried about the quality of work and just having it done at the proper stages will make it easier later.

I’d like to thank the folks that posted pics (or sent me pics,) tips and advice on doing the Camaro subframe and also those that have posted the specs/ drawing/ measurements for a 55 frame and Camaro subframe.
When I showed the guy that I took everything into consideration and had the necessary measurements for him to check the frame, everything went very smooth. Also having pics of other builds and about 600+ pics of my own helped too. The guy was somewhat impressed with how I did the subframe… I guess the novelty wears off after you see a few hundred cars, but we did sit around talking for a bit and he showed me a ton of pictures of the horror shows he gets in.

now I just have to reassemble it, do some body work, paint, wireing ect ect.