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Offline cudachuck

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new conversion question for a first timer
« on: June 21, 2007 - 03:21:41 PM »
is there an exact location for the z-bar bracket??? i thought it would match up to the notches on the bracket but i don't seem to have the notches on my frame rail need help mabye a picture or two thanks




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Re: new conversion question for a first timer
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2007 - 03:28:51 PM »
Here is a shot of mine:

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Re: new conversion question for a first timer
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2007 - 03:31:58 PM »
so was there anything to line up with the notches thanks

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Re: new conversion question for a first timer
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2007 - 03:42:39 PM »
Well mine is a factory 4 speed car, so it came that way for me  ;D

I can get you some dimensions.
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Re: new conversion question for a first timer
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2007 - 03:56:35 PM »
thanks alot i will definatly need that don't want to mess it up

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Re: new conversion question for a first timer
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2007 - 04:26:04 PM »
You can always tack it in after you install the Z-bar. It just has to be lined up straight and the hole on the side alows you to tighten the ball nut from the fenderwell.
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Re: new conversion question for a first timer
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2007 - 06:07:28 PM »
 :iagree:  Here is a shot from the other side, but I can get some dimensions in a day or two.

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Re: new conversion question for a first timer
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2007 - 08:09:39 PM »
Here is what is on my 71CH. Fits like a piece in a puzzle.
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Re: new conversion question for a first timer
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2007 - 08:43:50 PM »
my cuda doesn't have thaT NOTCH i thought it would thanks for the pics

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Re: new conversion question for a first timer
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2007 - 08:52:12 PM »
would it be possible to get a pic of a birds i view with it installed since i'm doing this with the engine in thanks

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Re: new conversion question for a first timer
« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2007 - 09:18:12 PM »
Cell phone pic,  Sorry.
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Re: new conversion question for a first timer
« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2007 - 10:34:38 PM »
it willl line up with  the oval hole in the inner fender , that is there on all cars

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Re: new conversion question for a first timer
« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2007 - 07:36:02 AM »
Since you do not have the notch on your frame, I measured the distance for you:

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Re: new conversion question for a first timer
« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2007 - 05:44:48 PM »
hi thanks for the pic but is that the distance from inner well to z-bar bracket depth or a 1 3/4 from the edge thanks again

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Re: new conversion question for a first timer
« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2007 - 07:08:16 PM »
That's back from the edge of the inner wheel well brace.
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