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03-28-2016, 08:56 PM | #1 |
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Newbie to the 57 world
First off wanna say hello, haven't been on here for quite some time, I just got back into the truck scene with my 57 3100, here's my question, it has a "camaro " subframe under it, how do I know for sure its a camaro subframe?
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03-29-2016, 08:02 AM | #2 |
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Re: Newbie to the 57 world
Send pics, including close ups of upper control arm. There is more than enough expertise with these here that we will be able to tell you.
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03-29-2016, 10:17 AM | #3 |
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Re: Newbie to the 57 world
^^^What he said lets see what we can figure out with the help of the HIVEMIND
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03-29-2016, 01:01 PM | #4 |
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Re: Newbie to the 57 world
Welcome back...
"Camaro" is a wide open question, do you know there are now 5 generations of Camaros? I have a Gen 2 front clip on my truck. (70-81) The biggest difference between Gen 1 and all the rest is the steering box is behind the engine crossmember on the Gen 1 type. Making it very hard to do anything with a big block in engine bay. Post up some pics. Check my build photos for comparison too
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03-29-2016, 05:05 PM | #5 |
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Re: Newbie to the 57 world
I was originally told a 1979 z28 but I think the guy was telling me a story, the sway bar is tiny maybe a inch around I believe it to be a second gen but before I start ordering control arms for it I'd like to be confident in what I'm ordering
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03-29-2016, 05:32 PM | #6 |
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Re: Newbie to the 57 world
I don't or can't upload pictures for some reason
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03-29-2016, 05:40 PM | #7 |
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Re: Newbie to the 57 world
Here you go
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03-29-2016, 05:41 PM | #8 |
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Re: Newbie to the 57 world
I have a 74 I could take some better pictures when I get home if you like
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03-29-2016, 05:45 PM | #9 |
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Re: Newbie to the 57 world
sounds a little like MADCOW disease
welcome crapy67
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03-29-2016, 05:45 PM | #10 |
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looking through old parts books now for part number comparison (why didn't I think of this earlier?!?)
Edit: All second gen camaro upper and lower control arms are the same part number that also includes Novas And yes _Ogre I am a little MAD at times please don't tell the whole world
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03-29-2016, 06:06 PM | #11 |
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Re: Newbie to the 57 world
Thanks for any help! Love this truck it just needs a lot of help, to many untalented morons had there hands on her
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03-29-2016, 09:25 PM | #12 |
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Re: Newbie to the 57 world
Looks like 2nd gen Camaro to me.
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03-29-2016, 10:17 PM | #13 |
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That's kinda what I want to hear, thanks just paged through your build your truck is amazing
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03-30-2016, 08:03 AM | #14 |
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Yes, appears to be a second Gen. However, if you are replacing the CA bushings you will need to know a more specific year grouping. The lowers (I believe) are a couple of different diameters. I had this issue when I replaced my bushings. Best is to measure the diameter and length of the metal outer bushing sleeve prior to removing. Of course, if you are replacing the CA's - no worries. Curious - why are you replacing them? Going tubular?
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03-30-2016, 03:10 PM | #15 |
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Re: Newbie to the 57 world
Yeah I'm going tubular, this whole front end needs tons of attention! There's missing bushings, bent sway bar that looks to be at least 3/4" around, massively cut coils, she deserves better
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03-30-2016, 03:30 PM | #16 |
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Depending on your overall objective ( and of course, budget), it would be much more economical to replace the current Gen 2 CA bushings than replace with tubular and they are a great IFS. Of course, if you are going narrower, bags, etc. tubular may be the way to go.
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03-30-2016, 07:28 PM | #17 |
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I'm looking to clean up under the hood some and want it to handle great
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03-31-2016, 05:58 AM | #18 |
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Re: Newbie to the 57 world
you can buy a 1.25" stabilizer bar for the Gen2 Camaro front end at any of the major suspension vendors. First thing to do IMO.
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03-31-2016, 08:58 PM | #19 |
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I agree, just think I'm my drag racing days I'd take the sway bar off and scrap it
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04-03-2016, 05:30 PM | #20 |
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Be careful with Nova vs Camaro subframe. The upper shock mounts on the Nova are lower. 2nd gen camaro parts interchange on 75-79 Nova subframes, EXCEPT shocks! Nova shocks have about 1" less travel.
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04-03-2016, 08:21 PM | #21 |
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Re: Newbie to the 57 world
Ok good info thanks
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