rxbowtie
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05-07-12 02:22 PM - Post#2223485
Want to convert my 64 Chevy II from a 6 cylinder over to a LS V-8. All of the aftermarket front ends such as TCI, Heidts, Detroit Speed, and Chris Alstons for this conversion have supports that run from the frame and bolt to the fire wall. Does anybody know of another way to beef up the front end that eliminates these two supports?
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 Rick_L
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05-07-12 04:29 PM - Post#2223526
In response to rxbowtie
Because of the way the unibody is made, there's really no practical way to do what you ask.
If you install one of those aftermarket front clips and install inner fenders, you really don't notice they are there anyway. The engine bay looks like a standard car, and those tubes are behind the inner fenders.
As you shop for this product, pay attention to what they sell you for a inner fender. Some kits don't even have them, leaving them up to you. Others have some pretty nice ones.
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BB Biscuit
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05-08-12 12:30 AM - Post#2223658
In response to rxbowtie
the supports bolt up to the factory holes on the fire wall. They take the place of the sheet metal inner fender and shock tower assembly that gave the original front end its support.
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rxbowtie
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05-31-12 11:00 AM - Post#2231853
In response to Rick_L
Ok, thanks, I'll keep that in mind when I get ready to buy the front end for this car. I have seen some of these cars at car shows with the supports that were very visible. Didnt care for the look. I'll keep looking.
Thanks for your help.
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sin3504
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08-09-12 09:36 AM - Post#2257507
In response to rxbowtie
Sorry I just saw this post. Church Boys Racing makes a great rack and pinion front end kit for the early Novas. I just put one under my 67 Nova and it works great, you wont be disappointed, it's a little spendy tho but, it still looks like a Nova under the hood.
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MatMoon
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08-19-12 10:33 AM - Post#2260946
In response to sin3504
I have a Fat Man strut kit on my '63 SS. It uses Camaro struts and a manual rack. I had to have a front sway bar made by Saner products in Florida. Eventually I installed a Chevette power rack. (Who knew Chevettes even had p/s!) I have a 350 with headers. The engine bay looks stock except for the top mounts of the struts. They look like a pipe cap instead of the stock shock bracket. But if I had to do it over I would go with one of the front clip replacements.
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pagmanof idaho
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12-14-12 04:24 PM - Post#2297941
In response to rxbowtie
 I have a 67 Nova Wagon and I used CPP'S kit, easy to install and eliminates alot of parts and looks good when finished. The inner structure is not modified at all. It includes tubular upper and lower control arms, and allows you to use standard steering or r&p. allows you to upgrade to disc brakes also.
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Edited by pagmanof idaho on 12-14-12 04:27 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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 62chevy427
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12-22-12 08:42 AM - Post#2300050
In response to pagmanof idaho
i'm installing one of these cpp kits in my 66 nova now. what would be good alignment specs for this?
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