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Smokejohnson · 12-17-2007, 01:39 PM

What year of nova front clip would fit the best on a 51 gmc?

milehightoyz · 12-17-2007, 05:08 PM

s-10 stub

Smokejohnson · 12-18-2007, 06:38 AM

I was thinking of doing the s10 thing but I also heard a nova was the same size frame. Just trying to get all the info I can before I start anything.

Smokejohnson · 12-18-2007, 11:19 AM

What about a 85 firebird? Has anyone used this before? I can get one for free if it will work.

55dude · 12-18-2007, 12:26 PM

85' firebird has struts! the last year for subframe in a firebird is 81' and they are to wide. 82'+ are uni-body keep looking.

CAL 58 GMC · 12-18-2007, 12:58 PM

As said above, S-10 or a Mustang II. Camero & Nova subframes are to wide.

PDW HOTRODS · 12-18-2007, 01:45 PM

1968-1974 Nova are rear steer, width is fine for up to 7 inch
wide wheels, 1970-1981 Camaro and 1975-1979 Nova are 1 inch
wider. I have used 1970 Nova sub, 1981 Camaro, and
1978 Malibu. 1978-1987 Malibu is a very good piece to use.
It factory came with a V8, and is a little narrower than the
Nova/Camaro.

Smokejohnson · 12-18-2007, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55dude

85' firebird has struts! the last year for subframe in a firebird is 81' and they are to wide. 82'+ are uni-body keep looking.

Ya brain fart. I got ahead of my self with the free part.
I have heard any 78-88 Gbody will work.(Malibu,Regal,Cutless,Grand prix...)

CAL 58 GMC · 12-18-2007, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDW HOTRODS

1968-1974 Nova are rear steer, width is fine for up to 7 inch
wide wheels, 1970-1981 Camaro and 1975-1979 Nova are 1 inch
wider. I have used 1970 Nova sub, 1981 Camaro, and
1978 Malibu. 1978-1987 Malibu is a very good piece to use.
It factory came with a V8, and is a little narrower than the
Nova/Camaro.

Okay, well I stand corrected. I heard they were to wide, but if you used one then you would know better.

PDW HOTRODS · 12-18-2007, 06:59 PM

I have used 1968-1974 Nova sub-frames on 3 1947-1953
Chevy 1/2 ton pickups. I have been happy with all of them,
and I have run 7 inch wide wheels on all with no problems,
or rubbing. The frame lines up nice, the motor mounts
nice, and you can order headers for Nova or Camaro.
The only down side is that many of them came with
drum breaks, but there are many disc break kits for
them, and lots of aftermarket parts.

Kabwe · 12-19-2007, 07:36 AM

If I were you I would just do a mustang II unit and call it a day. But if you really want to sub frame you could use a 78-87 monte carlo. They are not as wide as the camaro. I've done them in the past and I like them.

55dude · 12-19-2007, 09:11 AM

my cousin has a 50' chevy with a 73' nova clip and it seems to be fine other than the fact after they installed it came to the conclusion that the low stance drug the bumper going in and out of the driveway so the tried to patch their mis-calculation by installing taller springs thus screwing up the front end geometry making alignment almost impossible.

Smokejohnson · 12-19-2007, 04:33 PM

Thanks for the info guys. Like I said before Im just trying to get all the info I can before I do anything. Im
50/50 on witch way to go but I guess theres no hurry.

rss396 · 12-19-2007, 08:59 PM

Nova rear steer clip before S-10 clip in my book. Front steer frames (S-10) will cause you to cut the core support and maybe the radiator. S-10 track width is also narrow. Mustang II in a 47-54 is the best in my opinion

12-17-2007, 01:39 PM	#1
Smokejohnson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 111	Nova clip What year of nova front clip would fit the best on a 51 gmc?

12-17-2007, 05:08 PM	#2
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	Re: Nova clip s-10 stub

12-18-2007, 06:38 AM	#3
Smokejohnson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 111	Re: Nova clip I was thinking of doing the s10 thing but I also heard a nova was the same size frame. Just trying to get all the info I can before I start anything.

12-18-2007, 11:19 AM	#4
Smokejohnson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 111	Re: Nova clip What about a 85 firebird? Has anyone used this before? I can get one for free if it will work.

12-18-2007, 12:26 PM	#5
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Nova clip 85' firebird has struts! the last year for subframe in a firebird is 81' and they are to wide. 82'+ are uni-body keep looking.

12-18-2007, 12:58 PM	#6
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Nova clip As said above, S-10 or a Mustang II. Camero & Nova subframes are to wide. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

12-18-2007, 01:45 PM	#7
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 502	Re: Nova clip 1968-1974 Nova are rear steer, width is fine for up to 7 inch wide wheels, 1970-1981 Camaro and 1975-1979 Nova are 1 inch wider. I have used 1970 Nova sub, 1981 Camaro, and 1978 Malibu. 1978-1987 Malibu is a very good piece to use. It factory came with a V8, and is a little narrower than the Nova/Camaro.

12-18-2007, 06:59 PM	#10
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 502	Re: Nova clip I have used 1968-1974 Nova sub-frames on 3 1947-1953 Chevy 1/2 ton pickups. I have been happy with all of them, and I have run 7 inch wide wheels on all with no problems, or rubbing. The frame lines up nice, the motor mounts nice, and you can order headers for Nova or Camaro. The only down side is that many of them came with drum breaks, but there are many disc break kits for them, and lots of aftermarket parts.

12-19-2007, 07:36 AM	#11
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Nova clip If I were you I would just do a mustang II unit and call it a day. But if you really want to sub frame you could use a 78-87 monte carlo. They are not as wide as the camaro. I've done them in the past and I like them. Last edited by Kabwe; 12-19-2007 at 05:28 PM.

12-19-2007, 09:11 AM	#12
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Nova clip my cousin has a 50' chevy with a 73' nova clip and it seems to be fine other than the fact after they installed it came to the conclusion that the low stance drug the bumper going in and out of the driveway so the tried to patch their mis-calculation by installing taller springs thus screwing up the front end geometry making alignment almost impossible.

12-19-2007, 04:33 PM	#13
Smokejohnson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 111	Re: Nova clip Thanks for the info guys. Like I said before Im just trying to get all the info I can before I do anything. Im 50/50 on witch way to go but I guess theres no hurry.

12-19-2007, 08:59 PM	#14
rss396 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amity Oregon Posts: 70	Re: Nova clip Nova rear steer clip before S-10 clip in my book. Front steer frames (S-10) will cause you to cut the core support and maybe the radiator. S-10 track width is also narrow. Mustang II in a 47-54 is the best in my opinion



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