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building a new frame
slammedrt
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I was wondering what the hardest part is on building a new frame? Im probally going to build a new frame for my 63 impala and get rid of the x frame and was just wondering about some of the things i should look for? Is the measurements the most important? This is going to be my first full frame build also so any help would be appreciated. Thanks
granth
+1y
why in the world would you get rid of the x frame? thats signature impala....
karathos
+1y
Yeah i wouldnt get rid of it, But i would box the rear quarter of it (under the trunk, it has a TON of flex that causes cracks on the b pillars) And also just brace the X by running bars from front to rear along the jams. Thats what we did on our 63SS. It now handles a hell of a lot better and is more constant on launches.
impala_631
+1y
dont ditch the x frame!! those stress cracks are common on the 62-64 impalas, the rotted body mounts are usually the cause