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Anybody got aftermarket tubs in a stock framed car?
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I am having my 72 Dart miinitubbed to the stock frame rails. The guy doing it has asked me to buy the aftermarket tubs as this is the way he likes to do it.
I need to know what size tubs (front to back) fits in A-Bodies best. I have measured 33" long. So I was thinking of ordering the 34"ers because they will fit with room to adjust.
Also anyone got pics of aftermarket tubs in a stock floor and framed car?
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Re: Anybody got aftermarket tubs in a stock framed car?
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I realize that, but he is giving me a great deal.. pactically free tubbing job and he prefers to do it this way. I have never done a tub job, let alone any "real" welding, so I will go his way. I found a place that has 16ga fully tig welded tubs 32", 34, and 36" for $129.
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Re: Anybody got aftermarket tubs in a stock framed car?
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I've got aftermarket tubs in my valiant that's tubbed to the frame rails. I think the smallest you can get is 36" at Summit and Jegs, that's what i've got at least. Unfortunately i don't have any pics of the install...-Andy
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Re: Anybody got aftermarket tubs in a stock framed car?
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Andy, do have trunk pics of the finished product?
I found a place that has 32" and 34", 16ga tubs
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Re: Anybody got aftermarket tubs in a stock framed car?
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Bigtime, I like the sharp corners of your trunk.
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Re: Anybody got aftermarket tubs in a stock framed car?
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Anyone else have any pics?
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Re: Anybody got aftermarket tubs in a stock framed car?
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We tubbed our car in 1981.Used a S&W tub kit,using a 15x12 wheel with a 31.8" tall Phoenix tire.
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We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.
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I am not caged, that is the reason why I am going with 16ga instead of the summit 24ga metal.
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Re: Anybody got aftermarket tubs in a stock framed car?
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the stock wheel houses triangulate the sail panels, the frame, the outer fender, and the sill bar. it's amazing how flabby the whole thing gets when you pull them out. maybe someone has done it without a cage and has a way?
for what is the good life if not doing things thoughtfully?
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Re: Anybody got aftermarket tubs in a stock framed car?
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I would like to get a hoop and some frame connectors in at some point.
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that's exactly how mine is set up. i also folded the lip on the frame rail. some cut it off, i preferred to leave it and fold it up to form a flange for added purchase with the tubs, and keep the rails as strong as possible (they're not very thick). you'll be able to fit surprisingly large rubbah. i have 16.5 inches between the frame and fender. is your car caged? the stock wheel houses are a structural element, and i wouldn't replace them with tubs if the car isn't caged. 
