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53 cadillac needs to lay frame...

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by the shark, Jun 15, 2007.

  1. the shark
    Joined: Dec 29, 2006
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    I know i will need to notch the rear of the frame but its the front that concerns me. will it have enough travel to put it on the ground or will i have to put in a different subframe?

    maybe i should channel the whole car. this seems like a hell of a lot of work though.

    anybody have any experience with this model?
     

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  2. Little Wing
    Joined: Nov 25, 2005
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    from Northeast

    What are you trying to do ?? lower it ??
     
  3. Wild_47
    Joined: Sep 27, 2004
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    have you Z'd the frame up front? you could do that to get it to lay out. I dont have any experience in that car specifically but in theory it would work.
     
  4. draggin ass
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    any lower and i think you wont be able to drive it on normal streets.... might wanna try and get bags up front at least.
     
  5. Stone
    Joined: Nov 24, 2003
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    If he wants to lay frame I'm pretty sure he is bagged or using hydros.
     
  6. rustypipes
    Joined: Sep 30, 2004
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    from san jose

    Ive been looking for info on layin a 53 also. Im thinkin that a 2 piece driveshaft may have to be in order since they are a driveshaft through X frame
     
  7. the shark
    Joined: Dec 29, 2006
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    yes, i will be putting airbags on all four corners at some point. I just wasnt sure wether or not it would be enough to get it on the ground up front.

    i dont know why i didnt think about Z-ing the frame up front. thanks for reminding me. i guess i should see how low i can get it withthe bags before i go cutting up the front frame.

    rusty. good looking out on the driveshaft. i will look into it.
     

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