subframe and spindle problems
 

i have a 68 firebird just got it 6 months ago the subframe was bent so the guy gave me a 69 subframe out of a camaro i put subframe in i try to put steering box back in from the 68 firebird but it seems to be to short to reach steering wheel......and another que do i have to take springs outto put spindle in thank you

If your steering box is currently bolted onto the subframe mount holes, then you might have a problem where your body mount bolts have the subframe too far forward in relation to the body. Try jacking the body up slightly and loosening the 6 bolts until you can shove the entire subframe back to line up the column output shaft with the rag joint.

Also, keep in mind that you can also get some adjustment out of your steering column. The brackets that hold it under the dash have elongated slots so you can have a little leeway on the mounting. You'd also have to loosen the firewall plate that clamps onto your column if you were going to adjust it here.

Thank you squidwarth ill try that

There are 2 alignment holes on the firewall mounts on the subframe. Insert a 3/8" extension and it will line up the body to the frame. Made life so much easier when I found out that alignment trick.

thanks very much boater and squidward

actually you need a 5/8 inch smooth rod
fits perfectly

can some one please... tell me if the firbird motor mounts and the camaro motor mounts the same.... or should i say pointiac and chevy motor mounts.. i have a chevy 69 camaro sub frame on car and a pointaic 350 engine can i put this engine on the camaro mounts ....any one have a picture of pontiac v8 mounts can they be placed on this frame thanks

No they are different, I believe there are now reproduction Pontiac mounts for first gen birds

http://compare.ebay.com/like/2904205...=263602_309572

The Chevy frame mounts are different than the Pontiac. I just removed the chevy mounts from my 69 firebird and replaced them with pontiac mounts.

Ed

dont forget the curved pittman arm to clear the exhaust pipe.