hey everybody hope you all had a merry christmas and happy new year,im still plugging away on my 50 pontiac fleetleader.i have an opportunity to get a very good 55 buicl special 2 door frame and suspension,does anybody know if it will bolt to my 50 pontiac four door?it looks very similar but i havent done any measurements yet.thanks for any info!!
Fitz said
Jan 3, 2010
bolt in? without any modification ? No.
What's the problem with yours?
Fitz.
lennox said
Feb 9, 2010
Hello, if you are looking for a little more modern ride, here are a couple of ways. #1 You could adapt/purchase a rack and pinion set up, coil overs etc. Or #2. if you are handy and on a budget you could consider "clipping" the front frame section. You may already know what this means. I think the 79 Cutlass, Malibu etc are good donors and have an acceptable width. Keep in mind if you do decide to pick up a junker for the frame clip you can also use the diff and brake system. Any replacement parts for the donor car can be bought at any NAPA store. This isn't that complicated but you will have to adapt/make a rad support, front bumper brackets and so on. Like I stated, if you're handy and on a budget "clipping" is not a bad option. Just my two cents worth!! Good luck.
427carl said
Feb 9, 2010
lennox wrote:
Hello, if you are looking for a little more modern ride, here are a couple of ways. #1 You could adapt/purchase a rack and pinion set up, coil overs etc. Or #2. if you are handy and on a budget you could consider "clipping" the front frame section. You may already know what this means. I think the 79 Cutlass, Malibu etc are good donors and have an acceptable width. Keep in mind if you do decide to pick up a junker for the frame clip you can also use the diff and brake system. Any replacement parts for the donor car can be bought at any NAPA store. This isn't that complicated but you will have to adapt/make a rad support, front bumper brackets and so on. Like I stated, if you're handy and on a budget "clipping" is not a bad option. Just my two cents worth!! Good luck.
Good advice! My buddy used a Malibu front end on his 48 Ford pickup and 49 Ford panel 100 bucks for the clips I did the same(S10clip) for my Sunbird...
hey everybody hope you all had a merry christmas and happy new year,im still plugging away on my 50 pontiac fleetleader.i have an opportunity to get a very good 55 buicl special 2 door frame and suspension,does anybody know if it will bolt to my 50 pontiac four door?it looks very similar but i havent done any measurements yet.thanks for any info!!
What's the problem with yours?
Fitz.
Ford pickup and 49 Ford panel 100 bucks for the clips I did the same(S10clip) for my Sunbird...