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bbugman74
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 Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:08 am Post subject: rear subframe removal/install (I searched) |
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How hard is it? What all is involved? Could I do a swap at a salvage yard? (subframe+engine+trans out in one piece and into another car in one piece) I found a nice 65S Notch, but it doesn't have a rear subframe. The guy also has a 67 Square that is complete but has been smashed in the front. I was wondering if this is possible and how hard it would be. Thanks for the help 
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sofaking
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| I would say yes, make sure you keep ever nut, bolt and rubber bushing from the Square. Just make sure the shift rod, brake line, e-brake cables, fuel lines,clutch cable, throttle cable, starter wires, and heater boxes (if it has them). Remove bolts from top (shock tower area & under rear seat). then under the car there is 2 bolts on each side and 4 bolts in center to remove plate and then 1 bolt under the plate. Have someone to help you and use caution! Safety is a must! |
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GjMan
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, you can do the swap at the salvage yard if you bring enough tools, especially a good jack and jack stands. If there are tires on the rear wheels, you can easily removed engine, trans, and subframe as a single unit and roll it under your new Notch. I've done this job a couple times by myself, but a buddy and a few beers make it go much quicker. |
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bbugman74
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:07 am Post subject: |
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thanks for the input guys I have a squadron of the aircoold faithful going with me. All I had to say is "I'm going to get another car" and then everyone wants to go 
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Gary
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:25 am Post subject: |
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Take some boards with you to put under the jack and jackstands. Nothing worse than jackstands that sink in the soil under the weight of a lifted car. Surely your life is worth that much?
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bbugman74
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:43 am Post subject: |
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This isn't my first rodeo, just the first time I'll be swapping a T3 rear subframe 
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