Post by MAC01 on Aug 17, 2011 11:46:28 GMT -5
Just ran an 86 Chevette last week and held up really well.
Got 2nd and should be able to run again. It was automatic. These are real wheel drive
1 Notch rear frame right where the bumper shock ends. I cut down about 3-3 1/2 inches and took about a 2 inch section out. Folded beautifully.
2 Compress and Weld bumper shocks. I ran the stock bumpers and they were fine. the front flattened right out.
3 Definately chain or weld motor mounts.
4 Build a driveshaft protectector to support the aluminum housing that attaches to the rear end. We used to big pieces of angle iron and tacked it the the rear, Duct taped the crap out of it, and used a muffler clamp on the front side where it tapers together.
5 Gas Tank Protector if allowed
6 Wire with push button and toggle switch
7 Bolt trailing arms through floor.
8 Dimple roof above triangle windows all the way across.
9 Back seat Bar
10 Header of choice (I used DEC 4 in a row.)
11 Weld Spider Gears
12 Reinforce tie rods
13 Stuff shocks with socks for height or jack up and weld shock where desired
14 Remove fan if desired
15 We removed thermostat (opinions vary on this)
16 If Manual Trans have to do something about shifter breaking or pulling out, hopefully some one can add pics and explain better
17 Some say to remove hatch, we didn't and Beat the rear pillars and top of hatch in, we do this while jacked up in back.
18 On older Chevettes can fold front of front fenders up, put a jack under them, get them tight with body, and bolt them.
19 Either cut off or sledge rear fenders up and in
20 Chain, wire, or weld coils in.
21 These tend to belly at the back/bottom of rear seat area where seat belts go.
22 Do something about cold start/choke stuck in carb, I didn't and it stalled every time I made a hit.
23 Remove battery tray (I only cut out half and it still hit the alternator)
Hope this helps someone, Here are some pics of my 86
stock bumpers
my buddies 1980 in backround
Got 2nd and should be able to run again. It was automatic. These are real wheel drive
1 Notch rear frame right where the bumper shock ends. I cut down about 3-3 1/2 inches and took about a 2 inch section out. Folded beautifully.
2 Compress and Weld bumper shocks. I ran the stock bumpers and they were fine. the front flattened right out.
3 Definately chain or weld motor mounts.
4 Build a driveshaft protectector to support the aluminum housing that attaches to the rear end. We used to big pieces of angle iron and tacked it the the rear, Duct taped the crap out of it, and used a muffler clamp on the front side where it tapers together.
5 Gas Tank Protector if allowed
6 Wire with push button and toggle switch
7 Bolt trailing arms through floor.
8 Dimple roof above triangle windows all the way across.
9 Back seat Bar
10 Header of choice (I used DEC 4 in a row.)
11 Weld Spider Gears
12 Reinforce tie rods
13 Stuff shocks with socks for height or jack up and weld shock where desired
14 Remove fan if desired
15 We removed thermostat (opinions vary on this)
16 If Manual Trans have to do something about shifter breaking or pulling out, hopefully some one can add pics and explain better
17 Some say to remove hatch, we didn't and Beat the rear pillars and top of hatch in, we do this while jacked up in back.
18 On older Chevettes can fold front of front fenders up, put a jack under them, get them tight with body, and bolt them.
19 Either cut off or sledge rear fenders up and in
20 Chain, wire, or weld coils in.
21 These tend to belly at the back/bottom of rear seat area where seat belts go.
22 Do something about cold start/choke stuck in carb, I didn't and it stalled every time I made a hit.
23 Remove battery tray (I only cut out half and it still hit the alternator)
Hope this helps someone, Here are some pics of my 86
stock bumpers
my buddies 1980 in backround