55 Chevy 210 Remodel

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 6:55 pm
Here a pic of the car as it sits. I have had it for about 10 years and I am ready for change.
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I promised myself after I build my truck I will freshen up my car. The plan is a C4 IFS, LS 6.0, and change of color scheme. Very few body mods on this one.
I found a 1988 C4 suspension and got started.
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I purchased a Flatout Engineering Cross member, which I will modify to fit what I am trying to do.
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Now that is all together I can see what needs to be done.
I made frame rails that will slide inside the 55 210 frame rails.
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I than tapered the front of the frame rails to give it a clean streamline look.
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Well I decided to make a change. With install as it exists, my choice of wheels will be limited. So I decide to re-engineer it by narrowing the clip 2 inches and ditching the corvette rack and pinion and installing a 1988 T-bird rack which will solved the pivot point issues because its pivot points will match the clip when it’s narrowed.
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The Clip is complete now the track with is close to the stock 55 track width.
I found a 6.0 out of a 2003 Cadillac Escalade. The engine was filthy, but when I took the oil pan off to check it out, the bearings and cylinder walls were in good shape. I decided to get the block hot tanked and cleaned. So I could just rebuild it. I also had the crank cleaned and polished.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 6:56 pm
The engine has a stock bottom end with with new pistons, sloppy stage 2 cam, 243 heads, harden push rods, PAC-1219 springs, and stock rocker arms with a Trunion kit

On the top I'm using an LS6 intake manifold, Slightly Modified Stock Truck Alternator and Power Steering Bracket, 2002 Camaro Water pump with 3/4 spacers, Idler pulley relocation bracket, and 2002 Camaro Belt Tensioner, and a Billet Fuel Rail kit. Steering Bracket, 2002 Camaro Water pump with 3/4 spacers, Idler pulley relocation bracket, and 2002 Camaro Belt Tensioner, and a Billet Fuel Rail kit.
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Well its time to install the C4 suspension.
Everything is measured and ready for the removal of the old suspension
Out with the old
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No turning back now
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Its ready to be tack welded in. I measured a hundred times and its square.
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Well its welded in, so I made the radiator support and removed the little jig and the front brace.
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Installed the C4 components for mockup
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Put a fender on to see how well I mocked up the axle centerline. I likey
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This is how I added extra strength and tied the clip to the original frame. I also added more bracing for the c-notch for the rack.
I will grind smooth the rosette welds on the side.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:23 pm
Dam Dude You got Mad Fab skills :worthy: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:

I was wondering when you were gonna start on this one Looks like you been workin your Butt off on it already WOW!
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 2022 7:28 am
Ver nice work! The Flat Out crossmember is a nice piece. We used it on the 54 Plymouth. Narrowed 4 inches. Did you have to modify the mounting points to use the T Bird steering? No one makes a 4 inch narrow Vette rack for PS.

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 2022 3:44 pm
Doright wrote:Dam Dude You got Mad Fab skills :worthy: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:

I was wondering when you were gonna start on this one Looks like you been workin your Butt off on it already WOW!

Thanks for the compliments man I really appreciate it. As far as working my butt off, as I tell my wife "Its not going to build itself".lol

chopolds wrote:Ver nice work! The Flat Out crossmember is a nice piece. We used it on the 54 Plymouth. Narrowed 4 inches. Did you have to modify the mounting points to use the T Bird steering? No one makes a 4 inch narrow Vette rack for PS.

Thanks man. Yes I had to cut off the vette rack stuff and fab the mounts for the t-bird rack. It was pretty easy to do. I don't know of any power rack that is 4 inches narrower.

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I narrowed and rebuild my Ford 9 inch. I will installed Torino axle ends and a Willwood brakes.
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This is one of the jigs I used to measure how much to cut. It gives you the centerline and the axle length once the rearend is narrowed. In this pic I marked my cuts.
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The cuts are made, its time to weld on the new axle ends.
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Using this jig allows me to weld on the axle ends square. The axle ends come beveled and I also beveled the axle tubes for maximum penetration. I also took advantage of mocking up the rearend while it had no weight. This allowed me to move it with ease and weld all the 4 link mounts.
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Ready for paint
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Cut to fit axles ready for installation.
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Once painted I installed a new 3rd member. Its Posi with 3.70 gears.
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Rearend is complete and ready to install in the car.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:33 pm
Man, you are in a league all by yourself, brother.

Did you cut the axle shafts? I am guessing that the cuts would be made at the outer ends?

Looking great.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:07 pm
Hey Bam
I have seen those Jegs for figuring axle tube length & center line BUT I am curios about that JIG you used to center the ends with the Bar through the Tubes NICE where you get that?
I am also curious How you figured out were to mount your 4 link upper mounts how did you figure out the angle of the dangle?

GOOD stuff their! I been looking into that kinda stuff lately off and on anticipating upcoming projects.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:37 am
'68 Coronet R/T wrote:Man, you are in a league all by yourself, brother...
Looking great.


100% Agreed, I want to live next door to Bam so I can bug him daily with questions and ask for free help. I will provide sandwiches.

Truly impressive!! Keep those photos coming.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:50 am
'68 Coronet R/T wrote:Man, you are in a league all by yourself, brother.

Did you cut the axle shafts? I am guessing that the cuts would be made at the outer ends?

Looking great.

Thanks man. Yes I did cut the axle shafts, and yes you are correct the cuts are made on the outer ends. Also I bought cut to fit axles, the ones I purchased came with 9 1/4 inches of spline.

Doright wrote:Hey Bam
I have seen those Jegs for figuring axle tube length & center line BUT I am curios about that JIG you used to center the ends with the Bar through the Tubes NICE where you get that?
I am also curious How you figured out were to mount your 4 link upper mounts how did you figure out the angle of the dangle?

GOOD stuff their! I been looking into that kinda stuff lately off and on anticipating upcoming projects.
The center section came from ITC I already had the bar that came with mockup solid bearings. I bought the on ebay years ago.

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'68 Coronet R/T wrote:Man, you are in a league all by yourself, brother...
Looking great.


100% Agreed, I want to live next door to Bam so I can bug him daily with questions and ask for free help. I will provide sandwiches.

Truly impressive!! Keep those photos coming.
Thanks for the kind words.
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