67-69 Camaro/Firebird LHD Subframe.

[blackoutsteve]

Selling this LHD 67-69 1st gen Camaro/Firebird subframe that will also suit a 69-74 Nova, Omega, Ventura or Apollo.

Previously a (:mad: disgusting) Chappell Engineering steering conversion, this is now a good Left hand drive subframe again. :)
Price as is, is $700.
This subframe suffers only from surface rust and will need sand/glass bead blasting and painting.

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5764/subframe001px3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

This frame is technically a 69-74 as indicated by the front bumpstop locations.
Simply fitting bumpstops to the leading edge of your lower control arms like any 69-74 will easily adapt the frame to a 67-68 application.

The frame's dimensions are good.
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/1517/subframedimensionsqc3.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=subframedimensionsqc3.jpg)

Front rad support holes are 36 1/4" apart. +/- 0". OE spec from C/L is 18 5/8" (x2 = 36 1/4")
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7415/subframe007bd5.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=subframe007bd5.jpg)

Front body mount holes (Measured without trans crossmember) are 40 3/4" +1/4". OE is 20 1/4" (x2 = 40 1/2")
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/7982/subframe009gl6.th.jpg (http://img242.imageshack.us/my.php?image=subframe009gl6.jpg)

Rear body mount holes are 33 3/4". +/- 0". OE is 16 7/8" (x2 = 33 3/4")
http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/3426/subframe010it8.th.jpg (http://img354.imageshack.us/my.php?image=subframe010it8.jpg)

Diagonal measurements are 77" x 76 5/8" indicating that it's 3/8" out of square. However, 3/8" is within the factory tolerance.

Underside of the crossmember is flat again too. I have repaired this section and welded in two 50x50x4 pieces of steel angle within to support this section from deforming with use of a floor jack.
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/3172/subframe006ox6.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=subframe006ox6.jpg)

Arrange a courier to collect or pick up is available from Bayswater 3153.

[MrCam]

Hi mate,
Are you at all negotiable on price?

[blackoutsteve]

I'm trying not to be. ;)

As you can see, it's a nice straight frame and it's not on the other side of the globe. Just needs a glass-blast and a coat of black.

PM me an offer if you like.

[MrCam]

Appologies, I just realised this is a 69-74 Camaro subframe. I am specifically after a 68 Camaro subframe.
I understand this one will fit however I am trying to build my project as original as possible.

[blackoutsteve]

Fair enough, but you only need to alter the bump-stops on the frame to 68, or the control arms to 69.

I had a 67 frame and changed the frame to 69 stops. Was pretty easy with the right doner parts.

[blackoutsteve]

..for example, this is on the 67 frame that is now on my 69.

These were cut off a dead Nova s/frame in Michigan and posted to me. http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/7678/novabumpstops7ka.th.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=novabumpstops7ka.jpg)

Unpicked.. http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/5849/stopsunpicked1ni.th.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stopsunpicked1ni.jpg)

In the right place.. http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/873/readytoweld0en.th.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=readytoweld0en.jpg)

..and welded.. http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/61/lhstopdone8ns.th.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lhstopdone8ns.jpg)

Turn the amps up real high and weld as messy as you can so it looks just like original. ;)

[Dicko]

[QUOTE=blackoutsteve;12408
Turn the amps up real high and weld as messy as you can so it looks just like original. ;)[/QUOTE]


:D lol

[rodent]

If you've still got this in a month Steve, I may be interested :)

Not interested in trading anything for it are you?

[MrCam]

Ok.. Perhaps I'm confused. What number can I reach you on?

[blackoutsteve]

If you've still got this in a month Steve, I may be interested :)

Not interested in trading anything for it are you?

Cash! :D

MrCam.. I'll PM you my number. ;)

[RSZ28]

Turn the amps up real high and weld as messy as you can so it looks just like original. ;)

LOL too!

[rodent]

Still got this thing Steve ? whats the best you'll look at ?

[blackoutsteve]

Yeah, I still have it.. PM me an offer.
Not trying to sound stingy, but some effort was put in to bring it back to another chance at life..

[rodent]

I am stingy :D don't 'wanna offer you to much :rolleyes:

[blackoutsteve]

SOLD..
Thanks Jim. ;)

[67camaro]

Hi Steve , just wondering if you still have or know of a 67 sub frame for sale?
Thanks.

[Twisted67]

Hi Steve , just wondering if you still have or know of a 67 sub frame for sale?
Thanks.

Hi Paul,
There was one on ebay from S.A. about two weeks ago with a 9inch diff and springs aswell.:confused:
But anyway welcome to the forum im sure somethin will come up for ya.
Dont forget to intro yourself and post any pics of your car(s) becuse we love pics.:p

Paul

[rodent]

I know where there is '69 one for sale(still in the car at the moment)for $1500.
Apparently, it includes brakes(disk),wishbones and PWR steering and maybe the sway bar as well. I have not seen it so I don't know for sure.

This would be in Melbourne.

cheers
Jim

[blackoutsteve]

Hi Steve , just wondering if you still have or know of a 67 sub frame for sale?
Thanks.

Sold it.. See Jim. ;)