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 1751 Posts Member #: 10190 Post Whore belgium |
18th Jul, 2013 at 07:27:59pm
Is it possible to place a later front subframe(single bolt) in to an older (estate) body?
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Site Admin  15302 Posts Member #: 337 Fearless Tom Fenton, Avon Park 2007 & 2008 class D winner & TM legend. |
18th Jul, 2013 at 07:37:19pm
Rear subframe will bolt straight in. Front subframe, anything is possible but its much easier to get the correct frame for the car if you can.
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 11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
18th Jul, 2013 at 07:50:42pm
if by 'later' you mean 1992 onwards or 'SPi' then yes, they fit in any shell that originally took a single bolt tower subframe. The main difference with those subframes is that the engine mount bolt holes are ~10mm further forward and the front stretcher bar is the same as those used on the automatic frames, which is 'dog legged' rather than straight.
On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
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11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
18th Jul, 2013 at 07:53:40pm
That said, I have seen twin bolt tower shells modified to take the single bolt subframe.
On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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1751 Posts Member #: 10190 Post Whore belgium |
19th Jul, 2013 at 05:15:02pm
Ah well... i have the original subframe but i also have a powder coated one laying around. .. thought if i could just use that one instead of having the original 2bolt coated... but think it will be easier to strip it and have that one done. Glad the rear will fit though as it is the only one i have... tThanks for the replys! you can do anything if you set your mind to it...
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 7765 Posts Member #: 74 I pick holes in everything.. Chief ancient post excavator |
21st Jul, 2013 at 05:00:32am
You cannot mix 1 and 2bolt frames/ shells. In practice. The bulkhead crossmember will HAVE TO be replaced. On 13th Jul, 2012 Ben H said:
Mine gets in the way a bit, but only when it is up. If it is down it does not cause a problem. |
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1751 Posts Member #: 10190 Post Whore belgium |
21st Jul, 2013 at 06:16:52am
The 2 bold go's to the sandblastman next week. . Where can i get a top bolt set for these frame's? I have another one driving around with a 2bold but only having one bold on each side... you can do anything if you set your mind to it...
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7765 Posts Member #: 74 I pick holes in everything.. Chief ancient post excavator |
21st Jul, 2013 at 06:41:59pm
http://www.swiftune.com/Product/880/swiftu...r-stud-kit.aspx On 13th Jul, 2012 Ben H said:
Mine gets in the way a bit, but only when it is up. If it is down it does not cause a problem. |
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