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Recommendation on a FRAME BOX KIT
I've got a 67 GTO/Lemans frame that I want to box. Does anyone know of a kit like the Hellwig 11100 that would work on this frame? Going under my 67 LeMans vert.
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That frame appears to have some non-factory boxing done to it already...is that the case or am I imagining it?
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Is that the frame that was under the convertible? |
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the helwig, like linked above is the way to go..it picks up an extra mount and is almost invisible..ive done 3...easy to do..and can pass off as a factory convert style look..
yes..yours has been plated/boxed..
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Mark.. The Goat whisperer "I spent a lot of my money on booze, crazy women, and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." |
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That fame is already boxed. If you really wanted you could box it behind the rear wheel arches however it really isn’t necessary.
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1967 GTO, 432 (428+.030), 4-bolt mains, factory Nodular crank, scat rods, icon dished pistons, Lunati HR 243/251@.050, .618/.622 lift, Edelbrock 72cc round port heads, 10.5:1, offy 2-4 intake, Edelbrock 650cfm carbs, Super T10 trans (2.64 first), BOP 10 bolt w/ Eaton posi and 3.36 gears |
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I just purchased this 67 frame that has been partially boxed. It's only done on one side and they are just tack welded. That' why I am thinking of the Hellwig box kit. Looks like stock. I can also use the Elco frame and the rear of the 67 frame. So, I'm looking at all my options. My body guy is really wanting the 4 link setup.
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I just did the hellwig kit and turned out great.
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1967 GTO 416 5-spd streetcar 11's on HP low 10's 150 shot 1965 GTO 10-71 Littlefield high-helix retro/Bird (untuned) 8.44 @159 3500+lbs 10.5W's SOLD! 1964 421 GP-Sold 6.0 cert. Fiat bodied altered blown alcohol Pontiac IAII-Sold |
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Another shot
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1967 GTO 416 5-spd streetcar 11's on HP low 10's 150 shot 1965 GTO 10-71 Littlefield high-helix retro/Bird (untuned) 8.44 @159 3500+lbs 10.5W's SOLD! 1964 421 GP-Sold 6.0 cert. Fiat bodied altered blown alcohol Pontiac IAII-Sold |
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Also interested in the box kit. Can it be installed with the body on the frame?
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At the minimum you need to raise the body and it would be challenging..best is to remove the body
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1967 GTO 416 5-spd streetcar 11's on HP low 10's 150 shot 1965 GTO 10-71 Littlefield high-helix retro/Bird (untuned) 8.44 @159 3500+lbs 10.5W's SOLD! 1964 421 GP-Sold 6.0 cert. Fiat bodied altered blown alcohol Pontiac IAII-Sold |
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Thanks!
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1967 GTO 416 5-spd streetcar 11's on HP low 10's 150 shot 1965 GTO 10-71 Littlefield high-helix retro/Bird (untuned) 8.44 @159 3500+lbs 10.5W's SOLD! 1964 421 GP-Sold 6.0 cert. Fiat bodied altered blown alcohol Pontiac IAII-Sold |
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I had seen some pictures it is a little bit of a pain around the trans mount area. Thinking of that on my 65 also.
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Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
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4 door Frame Box Kit
Which kit for 4 door sedans, hardtops and wagons?
The same year range 2 door frame box kits, or something else.
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1970 Lucerne Blue Firebird Trans Am, deluxe blue interior. Original Ram Air III, M-21, 3.73. Being built as a 4" stroke "434" with SR 614 Ram Air IV heads 1972+ Lucerne Blue 4-door hardtop "what if" T-41 Le Mans Sport GT/Grand Am concepts. Equipped with future 3" journal "455 HO"/"what if" prototype "SD 455". What if GM had continued production of the 1970-72 GM A body somewhere in the southern hemisphere? |
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Man, that looks better than factory. What’s an estimate on how long that would take to weld up, etc., not including the paint/powder coat?
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I had probably 40+ hours in it all told (estimate). I'll try to take a pic of the underside, I blended the welds a lot more than needed but I wanted to do that. Lots of grinding and going slow on the welds. Having done it once I could go through it quicker now.
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1967 GTO 416 5-spd streetcar 11's on HP low 10's 150 shot 1965 GTO 10-71 Littlefield high-helix retro/Bird (untuned) 8.44 @159 3500+lbs 10.5W's SOLD! 1964 421 GP-Sold 6.0 cert. Fiat bodied altered blown alcohol Pontiac IAII-Sold |
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Not the best pics but you get the idea
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1967 GTO 416 5-spd streetcar 11's on HP low 10's 150 shot 1965 GTO 10-71 Littlefield high-helix retro/Bird (untuned) 8.44 @159 3500+lbs 10.5W's SOLD! 1964 421 GP-Sold 6.0 cert. Fiat bodied altered blown alcohol Pontiac IAII-Sold |
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Question for those who have installed the Hellwig kit... To determine the correct position of the added body mount in this kit, is it necessary to temporarily put the body back on the frame? Or can you install the whole kit from start to finish with the body removed? Just trying to anticipate logistics...
Thanks.
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