chevelle suspension questions

67ss · 09-30-2009, 08:03 PM

I went to a metal scrap yard and they had big chunks of metal that had been cut up with their big scrap metal shear. Got 4 pieces (3 were 50 lbs each and 1 that was 25 lbs). I can't really remember what I paid but I think they charged me about $50-$75 for it all which was a lot cheaper than lead and easier to work with as far as mounting. I used 2 pieces of it and welded straps to it to bolt to trunk floor. These 2 chunks are at rear of trunk. Then in front of cell I used a 40 lb dumbell with a strap welded around the handle and bolted to floor. I think going strictly by the rules it should be bolted to the chassis but I use large fender washers and grade 8 bolts to make sure it stays put. Got another chunk made up that can go to left of cell when I need it.

09-30-2009, 08:03 PM	#13
67ss Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 29 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: chevelle suspension questions I went to a metal scrap yard and they had big chunks of metal that had been cut up with their big scrap metal shear. Got 4 pieces (3 were 50 lbs each and 1 that was 25 lbs). I can't really remember what I paid but I think they charged me about $50-$75 for it all which was a lot cheaper than lead and easier to work with as far as mounting. I used 2 pieces of it and welded straps to it to bolt to trunk floor. These 2 chunks are at rear of trunk. Then in front of cell I used a 40 lb dumbell with a strap welded around the handle and bolted to floor. I think going strictly by the rules it should be bolted to the chassis but I use large fender washers and grade 8 bolts to make sure it stays put. Got another chunk made up that can go to left of cell when I need it. __________________ Chad Harris 67 Chevelle SS http://mysite.verizon.net/harrisracing