hi all
i was talking to a mate the other day and he was telling me that you can get(or make) a full chassis that bolts up to you exsisting chassis at the front and back.
has anyone else heard of this ??
i would like some more info if anyone has got it.
thanks
scarey1 ;D
Castlemaine Rod Shop put out a Chassis kit for Fc's to strengthen the torsional rigidity of the body. It is welded into place effectivelly linking the front y-frame mountings to the rear spring hangers. Different kits are available depending upon which motor/gearbox set-up you want to run. I have one in my car running a red 192 and four speed M20 and my mate has on in his Van which is runnning Chev 350/Turbo 350, the V8 kit comes with an extra bracing pack and different rear gearbox cross member.
Cheers
Jockster ;D
Hi Scarey1,
you are in WA right?....I've just finished putting a Hadfield chassis in my FC (all bar the welding). I'm in Rockingham, feel free to come and have a look if you want. I'm going away on hols from Mon 30/12 for 10 days, but before or after that is fine...
alternatively, there are some pics of the bits at...
http://photo.starblvd.net/fcfromscratch
...under the "Chassis" category...
my chassis came with a modified tailshaft, new uni's and an adapted speedo cable, freighted across for about $600 (plus/minus)...
regards....Brad
:)
Hi Brad,
have just found this site,some good stuff,I,m doing up a FC wagon with a v8 and noticed your in WA.any chance of contacting you for some info. I'm in Northampton north of Geraldton. Ph 99342142
Cheers Mick
Mick,
no problems, my phone is 9592 8161.
my experience is very limited, but we've got the beginnings of an FE/FC Club happening here in WA just now, so there will hopefully be more opportunity to tax their knowledge in matters FE/FC.
in the meantime, there's many people with experience of V6 and V8 conversions available through this forum....they are very approachable and helpful for anyone with a love for these old cars.....
regards....Brad