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Old 01-06-2007, 10:08 PM   #76
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good job, I don't think you'll have any flex there.
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Old 01-07-2007, 02:42 AM   #77
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This is a great thread for us picture sluts. You can lose complete track of time when you start at the beginning. Great build! I can't wait to hear how it rides when it's done. There is a wealth of info here for anybody starting a build.
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Old 01-07-2007, 01:59 PM   #78
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What"s Pancho Villa doing in Canada?General Pershing will never find you there!
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Old 01-07-2007, 04:36 PM   #79
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Old 01-08-2007, 04:26 PM   #80
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Hi guys, I need some help...I ordered a power brake conversion bracket that accepts a 74-78 Mustang II booster and master cylinder from CPP thinking that I could find one at a local wrecker but I have been unsuccessful for almost a year. CPP sells the booster for $199 and the master cylinder for $59, but does anyone know of another vender that sells these parts? I wasn't terribly happy with CPP's service, my previous order took 6 weeks to arrive.

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Old 01-08-2007, 06:13 PM   #81
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Check with Master Power Brakes. I haven't used them yet but have heard good things from other people. Maybe someone else has the same bracket and you could copy it? I will keep my eye open as I am always looking through catalogs and web sites.

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Old 01-10-2007, 02:33 PM   #82
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Hi Cal 58 GMC, thanks for the advice, I did test-fit my steering box and I cut just enough out of my inner fenders to clear my subframe towers for the moment just to test-fit the sheetmetal.

I am a little concerned that my crossmember is a little low...I think my install is similar to yours, how much clearance are you going to have at ride height?
Sorry it took a bit to get back with you. I have Air Ride's shockwave bags up front. With the bag full I have about 5 inchs of clearance from the crossmeber and when they are empty I have about 1.5 inchs of clearance. If you have stock springs and spindle you should have about 8 inches of clearance. I had two inch dropped coils at first but it was'nt low enough for me.
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Old 01-10-2007, 02:41 PM   #83
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So do you know yet how much ground clearance you'll have at ride height? Are you going to run 100% air at ride height = 5"?
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Old 01-10-2007, 03:52 PM   #84
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So do you know yet how much ground clearance you'll have at ride height? Are you going to run 100% air at ride height = 5"?
At this point I don't really know for sure. I know I won't run the bag full as it would be to rough of a ride. More then likely I'll run about 75% full and I figure about 3.5 to 4 inches of clearance for driving and when I show it I'll dump all the air out. Are you going to run bags or dropped spindles?

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Old 01-10-2007, 04:22 PM   #85
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Thanks for the info...I'll be running bags, not shockwaves, but the old school firestone bags.
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Old 01-13-2007, 06:03 PM   #86
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Here are pics of the cutouts in the subframe for the airbags. I borrowed a pick I found on www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com. Looks like they know what they're doing.
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Old 01-13-2007, 06:05 PM   #87
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I have a little more trimming to do before I'm done.
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Old 01-13-2007, 06:48 PM   #88
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Looks like you been busy at it.
your progressing pretty darn good !!
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Old 01-14-2007, 05:24 PM   #89
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Looks good so far. The guy from Porterbuilt knows his stuff and seems to be a cool dude too. I've seen that super sweet blue 55 for sale for $90k on a web site I ran across the other day.
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Old 01-17-2007, 08:54 PM   #90
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Old 02-03-2007, 06:01 PM   #91
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Hi guys, I need some help...I ordered a power brake conversion bracket that accepts a 74-78 Mustang II booster and master cylinder from CPP thinking that I could find one at a local wrecker but I have been unsuccessful for almost a year. CPP sells the booster for $199 and the master cylinder for $59, but does anyone know of another vender that sells these parts? I wasn't terribly happy with CPP's service, my previous order took 6 weeks to arrive.

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Master Power brakes has a master with booster for $280.00 part # BM1752, but I am kinda confused as to how the bracket adapter fits in with all this. I have also heard that chevy s10 and s15 master/boosters will work. Anybody else with helpful info?
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Old 02-03-2007, 06:44 PM   #92
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nice thread i keep my eye on this one
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Old 02-24-2007, 03:56 PM   #93
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good thread! i need help - anybody know what year camaro clips can be used? i found a decent priced 1975 trans am that i could use but wonder if it will fit like the one 56chevy1300 is doing here? i am having trouble finding out exactly which year camaro/firebird subframes are the same.
thanks - post reply here or email me at hotrodsbyray@yahoo.com. much appreciated!
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good thread! i need help - anybody know what year camaro clips can be used? i found a decent priced 1975 trans am that i could use but wonder if it will fit like the one 56chevy1300 is doing here? i am having trouble finding out exactly which year camaro/firebird subframes are the same.
thanks - post reply here or email me at hotrodsbyray@yahoo.com. much appreciated!
All 1970 to 1981 Camaro & Firebird's will work. You can also use a Nova clip, it's the same as the Camaro & Firebird.
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Old 02-24-2007, 09:20 PM   #95
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Good source for finding the camaro clips is www.car-parts.com
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Old 02-25-2007, 09:51 AM   #96
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The 70-73 Camaro clips have different frame horns at the front than the 74-81 clips. The 5mph bumper law mandated in '74 required the beefing up of the frame horns to support the shock absorbers that attached to the front bumper. These frames will work, but you have to get a little creative when it comes time to make the mounts for your stock 55-59 bumper. Everything else from the horns back is the same. The 68-72 Nova clip is the same as the 67-69 Camaro/Firebird clips. These are slightly narrower than the 70-81 clips and they have the steering box mounted behind the crossmember (rear steer) whereas the 70-81 clips have the box mounted forward of the crossmember (front steer). The only disadvantage of the Nova clips is that it can get very tight when you have to run the exhaust, and they never came with the massive sway bars that some of the 70-81 clips had (Z28 and Trans Am). The disc brake design is better on the 70-81s, too. Any of these clips will work just fine, but some are better than others.
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Old 02-25-2007, 10:01 PM   #97
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thanks a bunch guys - just the info i needed. the guy has a 75 firebird with 455 and AT. no rust. engine was "grenaded" by the owners teenage son. not sure what he meant by "grenaded" but it cant be good! he wants $600 for the whole car. i really only need the front suspension - i gues i could part the rest and metal scap whats left.
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Old 02-25-2007, 10:58 PM   #98
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75-79 nova clips work well. i am using a 77. it has 11" discs and the suspension is the same as camaros/trans ams.
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That is excellent info! I never knew that the 75-79 Nova clips were the same as the 2nd Generation Camaro/Trans Am clips. That is especially good news, because the availability of the Camaro/Trans Am clips has rapidly dwindled in the last few years. But come to think of it....I haven't seen a 75-79 Nova lately in a wrecking yard, either.
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Old 02-26-2007, 04:30 AM   #100
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i bet he didnt whent eazy on his son after he told him the engine was blown up.
could be a simple thing like a headgasket or something serious like a rod sticking out the side , it would be nice when you could fix the engine it would make the car worth a lot more when its time to sell it on .
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