Camero Sub Frame Or Disc Brake Conversion

Hello everyone. I'm working on building this 1947 chevy. I was wondering if anyone on here has used a Camero Sub Frame? i have access to one and I know someone who swears by them. I'm not so sure. I am putting a 350 in the car and a 5 speed but want to keep most of the car original. Should i just go with a regular disc brake conversion or should I do the sub frame that has disc brakes already on it and buying that stuff is easy from any auto parts store. Also mounting a 350 on the sub frame should be lots easier as well. I though you guys could help me decide all this. Any do's and don'ts here would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys

 

Try a search using the word "Camaro". You may have better luck finding results...

 

Had a Monte Carlo Subframe on my 50 Dodge. Wasnt a big fan of it. Easier to mount a 350 but Had to fab up everything else and make adjustments for the stock stuff to fit. Used the power steering which was nice but if you are just doing it for the disc brakes I would just by the kit to put them on. Much less work.

 

If the '47 has a bolt-in cross member like the '49-'54 does, I would do a bolt-in Mustang II kit, like Fatman or others on the market. Then you don't have to mess with changing your bumper brackets, core support, etc...

And, motor mounts are a snap for a small block chebby...

My 2 cents...

 

if you use a camero sub get a front steer if not the left motor mount will be in the steering box and it is a bitch to fab a motor mount bracket to the frame[ ask how i know] pluss you will have to make all new mounts for the front sheet metal mustang kit is easy if you have the money it will bolt in and they are about 1500

 

I've subframed a few cars. In the past we used Nova subframes under that body style. You need to narrow the sub 2.5 inches to get it low. With the camero (front steer) you run into clearance problems with the radiator. I go by using a narrower radiator out of a '40 chevy.

I've put the camero under a few 1940 chevys and they work out good narrowing 4".

I'd take a subframed car way before one with a mustang front. It's more work but you get a nice ride that holds alignment forever. Let me know if you need some instruction.
Jeff

 

What's a "Camero"? Is that like a L camono, or a Trons em?

 

ive had a 78 camaro sub frame under my 55 chevy 2nd series since 1991 and have never had any problems

 

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