Mini-tubs

Z06killinsbf · 04-22-2012, 05:53 PM

With the ability to only fit a 255 on my car, I broke out the grinder and got to cutting. I'm still in the rough in phase right now. I'll be ordering 315's soon.

Stock distance between tubs and frame

Tub cut out

I gained 2-3"s, tubs flush with frame.

HenryJ · 04-22-2012, 06:30 PM

Are you going to a four link?

Z06killinsbf · 04-22-2012, 06:33 PM

No just relocating the leafs.

Torinoman · 04-22-2012, 06:38 PM

post pics of relocating those leafs when you get around to it. I can get a 305 in my torino no problem but if i wanna go much bigger i'll hit my leafs too.

Z06killinsbf · 04-22-2012, 06:40 PM

Look up "Crites spring relocation". I'm using the idea, just not their cheap ass looking parts.

Torinoman · 04-22-2012, 07:39 PM

crites is known for their questionable parts and customer service so I can't blame you there. I never knew they made brackets like that

Z06killinsbf · 04-22-2012, 08:59 PM

Oh and looks like I'll have plenty of clearance for 12" wide tires.

turbostang · 04-23-2012, 06:32 AM

I'll say it now, even before the finished product, I commend your effort in cleaning it all up. (around the joints, seams etc). No one EVER does it the 'right way', it's just a BIG pain in the ass... and as you've most likely seen, VERY messy.

Z06killinsbf · 04-23-2012, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbostang

I'll say it now, even before the finished product, I commend your effort in cleaning it all up. (around the joints, seams etc). No one EVER does it the 'right way', it's just a BIG pain in the ass... and as you've most likely seen, VERY messy.

Thanks, the car is very "grungy" IMO. I'll have everything stripped and cleaned before it goes back together. I have a trash can FULL of crap that I chiseled off the car.

projectPONY · 04-23-2012, 11:46 AM

Subscribing, this is in the plans for my '66 also.

projectPONY · 04-23-2012, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z06killinsbf

Look up "Crites spring relocation". I'm using the idea, just not their cheap ass looking parts.

....so who's kit ARE you using, and how does relocating the leafs inward affect the suspension and its ride characteristics?

Z06killinsbf · 04-23-2012, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectPONY

....so who's kit ARE you using, and how does relocating the leafs inward affect the suspension and its ride characteristics?

I'm making my own version MUCH beefier. Stay tuned and see how it turns out. I'm only moving the springs inward a few inches so it may or may not be noticeable. It's a street car, I dont really care too much.

projectPONY · 04-23-2012, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z06killinsbf

I'm making my own version MUCH beefier. Stay tuned and see how it turns out. I'm only moving the springs inward a few inches so it may or may not be noticeable. It's a street car, I dont really care too much.

Don't forget to post pics of the actual kit that you're fabbing up so I can copy it.

joes01bullitt · 04-23-2012, 01:37 PM

subscribed

i know this is off of the subject but where you on custer and virginia about a week ago in your S10? if so nice paint job and stance on that truck!!!

Z06killinsbf · 04-23-2012, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joes01bullitt

subscribed

i know this is off of the subject but where you on custer and virginia about a week ago in your S10? if so nice paint job and stance on that truck!!!

Yup, I live over there. Thanks!

KBScobravert · 04-23-2012, 02:19 PM

315's are going to be sexy as hell on the back.

Will you have it done by the end of May for the cruise are you going to take the S10?

Z06killinsbf · 04-23-2012, 02:24 PM

I'll be in the Dime. I'm too broke to buy wheels and tires in one fell swoop. If my current wheels sell I'll be ordering tires soon.

KBScobravert · 04-23-2012, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z06killinsbf

I'll be in the Dime. I'm too broke to buy wheels and tires in one fell swoop. If my current wheels sell I'll be ordering tires soon.

I know the feeling. The last ditch efforts to get my Cobra on the roads dented me pretty good.

projectPONY · 04-24-2012, 10:15 AM

I was up late lastnite google-ing the Crites kit and all I found was mediocre reviews at best. I then started to search for alternate methods of fitting a larger wheel/tire combo in '60's era cars and I came up with this:

http://cometcentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3354

yes I know it's a Comet, but it's for idea purposes. funny thing is, that when I first tore my '66 down to a shell back in '00, this was the route I was gonna take. I just didn't have the time to look into it too much due to my daughter being newborn. she took all my time and the rest is history as they say. car is still in bare shell form to this day.

anyway, just thought you guys might want to see/read what else can be done.

Z06killinsbf · 04-24-2012, 10:38 AM

Damn, that's involved!!

I like this guys idea: http://www.jwracing-fab.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=164

With home made versions of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Billet-Alumi...38591005096472

04-22-2012, 05:53 PM	#1
Z06killinsbf Half drunk 'n hollow eyed Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: McKinney Posts: 7,316	Mini-tubs With the ability to only fit a 255 on my car, I broke out the grinder and got to cutting. I'm still in the rough in phase right now. I'll be ordering 315's soon. Stock distance between tubs and frame Tub cut out I gained 2-3"s, tubs flush with frame. __________________ Putting warheads on foreheads since 2004 Pro-Touring Build Last edited by Z06killinsbf; 04-10-2013 at 09:03 AM.

04-22-2012, 06:33 PM	#3
Z06killinsbf Half drunk 'n hollow eyed Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: McKinney Posts: 7,316	No just relocating the leafs. __________________ Putting warheads on foreheads since 2004 Pro-Touring Build

04-22-2012, 06:38 PM	#4
Torinoman when I get around to it Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richardson Posts: 2,286	post pics of relocating those leafs when you get around to it. I can get a 305 in my torino no problem but if i wanna go much bigger i'll hit my leafs too. __________________ 1971 Ford Torino - Time to go bigger and better. 2011 F150 Limited - Stock with a 6.2

04-22-2012, 06:40 PM	#5
Z06killinsbf Half drunk 'n hollow eyed Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: McKinney Posts: 7,316	Look up "Crites spring relocation". I'm using the idea, just not their cheap ass looking parts. __________________ Putting warheads on foreheads since 2004 Pro-Touring Build

04-22-2012, 07:39 PM	#6
Torinoman when I get around to it Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richardson Posts: 2,286	crites is known for their questionable parts and customer service so I can't blame you there. I never knew they made brackets like that __________________ 1971 Ford Torino - Time to go bigger and better. 2011 F150 Limited - Stock with a 6.2

04-22-2012, 06:30 PM	#2
HenryJ Time Served Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 678	Are you going to a four link?

04-22-2012, 08:59 PM	#7
Z06killinsbf Half drunk 'n hollow eyed Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: McKinney Posts: 7,316	Oh and looks like I'll have plenty of clearance for 12" wide tires. __________________ Putting warheads on foreheads since 2004 Pro-Touring Build

04-23-2012, 06:32 AM	#8
turbostang Lifer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 20,389	I'll say it now, even before the finished product, I commend your effort in cleaning it all up. (around the joints, seams etc). No one EVER does it the 'right way', it's just a BIG pain in the ass... and as you've most likely seen, VERY messy.

04-23-2012, 11:46 AM	#10
projectPONY Lifer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 4,568	Subscribing, this is in the plans for my '66 also. __________________ --carlos

04-23-2012, 01:37 PM	#14
joes01bullitt 6t6 slick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rockwall Posts: 3,561	subscribed i know this is off of the subject but where you on custer and virginia about a week ago in your S10? if so nice paint job and stance on that truck!!!

04-23-2012, 02:19 PM	#16
KBScobravert Lifer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niger Posts: 14,489	315's are going to be sexy as hell on the back. Will you have it done by the end of May for the cruise are you going to take the S10?

04-23-2012, 02:24 PM	#17
Z06killinsbf Half drunk 'n hollow eyed Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: McKinney Posts: 7,316	I'll be in the Dime. I'm too broke to buy wheels and tires in one fell swoop. If my current wheels sell I'll be ordering tires soon. __________________ Putting warheads on foreheads since 2004 Pro-Touring Build

04-24-2012, 10:15 AM	#19
projectPONY Lifer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 4,568	I was up late lastnite google-ing the Crites kit and all I found was mediocre reviews at best. I then started to search for alternate methods of fitting a larger wheel/tire combo in '60's era cars and I came up with this: http://cometcentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3354 yes I know it's a Comet, but it's for idea purposes. funny thing is, that when I first tore my '66 down to a shell back in '00, this was the route I was gonna take. I just didn't have the time to look into it too much due to my daughter being newborn. she took all my time and the rest is history as they say. car is still in bare shell form to this day. anyway, just thought you guys might want to see/read what else can be done. __________________ --carlos

04-24-2012, 10:38 AM	#20
Z06killinsbf Half drunk 'n hollow eyed Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: McKinney Posts: 7,316	Damn, that's involved!! I like this guys idea: http://www.jwracing-fab.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=164 With home made versions of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Billet-Alumi...38591005096472 __________________ Putting warheads on foreheads since 2004 Pro-Touring Build

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