I was interested in more information on mesurments/tolerance in squaring the chassis, welding, hub to hub width for a potential project 67 camaro. I see "chassis kits" and am tempted to buy one and try to throw it together, but I know there is always much more than what is on the surface. I enjoy doing things myself instead of paying for it, when I could have a learning experience of my own. just wondering any builds anyone has had from the ground up and what the dirty work of it all is.

 

I have also wondered if any amateur can make a "kit" like that work. I have seen what goes into doing a "back half" project the "right" way when my buddies Mustang was rebuilt by G-Force race crs. They used a number of jigs and tools that the average, skilled DIY would not have. I also don't understand how you could keep everything true and straight.

Rich

 

Measure 3 times before you do anything.
Ya mostly need a jig to do a full tube chassis or at least a full platen or heavy steel table to start off with and to measure off of during construction.
"O" lot's of patience.

 

I have done a few backhalf's but never a full frame.I weld in braces before anything is cut to be sure the body does not shift when the rear subframe is cut.Squaring the subframe in the car is not difficult it does require carefull measurements before welding begins.I tack then measure again before finish weding takes place.I have done a fox body mustang a first gen camaro and a 82 buick t-type

 

I have heard of jig tables, and was tempted to make one with two identical peices in length to start. but even if I did that, the only thing I have to measure its accuracy is a measuring tape!

 

If a micrometer is the most expensive thing you'll have to buy then I'd say you're doing alright so far.

I too think you should build a big steel welding table and make your jigs on that. It seems to me to be the best way for a DIY guy to do it.

 

I helped make a chassis from scratch. It was hard work.
We didn't have any real jigs, but there are some cheap tricks like cutting plywood to hold your tubes in place.