There were some minor mods to the front of the car to fit the powerglide but the solid axle conversion is a full BOLT IN KIT!!

 

Very cool that should solve your problem.

 

There should be nothing to think about.. Just knowing your suspension is going to hold up is priceless..

 

Hey uniquec5,,,don't want too bug you,, But I've always wondered (see it a lot in mags and tv(like pass time),,,,How come you are running a glide instead of like a turbo 350 or 400?? Seems 3 gears would be better than 2 !?! If ya don't mind me asking!! Thanks.

 

Very cool

 

Last year I was running a th400 that was bolted up to the rear diff. With the low 1.3 60 foots I kept busting my diff. Which brought me to this point.

I loved my th-400 from RPM and it would hold the HP that im making. But there is no way to fit a 400 in the front of the car. Maybe if i chopped the floors up then it might fit but I want to try to keep the car looking stock.

The glide that I have now is a FREDDY BROWN with all the goodies and is rated to 2500hp. So i think I will be good for a few years!!lol

I think the 350 would work in the front but would not hold up to my HP needs.

 

Very cool!! Something I personally don't have the nads (or $) to do but good to know there's solid axle options.

 

Here is some more info on the kit..

This is the newest version of our C-5 / C-6 Straight Axle kit now available to be shipped directly to customers completely assembled and ready to bolt in. Modeled after Paul Major's race winning 7 second drag radial suspension, now anyone can have the same high horsepower race winning technology in their car.

This torque arm style suspension closely resembles the factory design built by GM in 3rd & 4th generation Camaros and Firebirds which is accepted as a factory suspension by some sanctioning bodies. Each kit is capable of handling any abuse that can be thrown at it with standard features like a fully braced housing, high quality hardware including 3 piece teflon lined rod ends, 35 or 40 spline Strange Race Axles, and 4130 Chromoly anti-roll bar for consistent and straight launches. Other benefits include an integral transmission mount to ease installation and a driveshaft loop for added safety. The kit works by mounting a powerglide transmission directly to the engine which can be supplied along with a torque converter by Rod & Racecraft with their kit or sourced by the customer on their own. Clearance work is needed to fit a powerglide transmission into the C-5 body however no permanent mounts are cut off and all stock components can be re-installed if you desire. Although the kit uses the factory mounting points, minor welding is required for added safety. All welding should be performed by a professional welder but the kit can be bolted in and rolled around to be transported to a professional. This kit can be installed with common hand tools and an electric grinder or brought to us for an in house installation.

Designed and fabricated in house at Carroll's Rod & Racecraft we can custom tailor each kit with a fabricated Ford 9" mild steel or 4130 Chromoly housing with a differential, gear ratio, shock & spring package, and brake kit that best suits your individual needs. We also offer other components to aid in the installation of your kit such as custom built fuel cells, fuel systems, wheel & tire packages, brake lines, matching front shocks, and matching front brakes. For turbocharged applications or added stopping power, dual rear caliper mounts are available. We also offer bolt on parachute kits and in house roll cage installations to compliment your new suspension.



Thanks,

Bob Carroll
Carroll's Rod & Racecraft

 

way too cool

 

Here are the most recent pics

 

The final install of the kit will be completed this week then off to CARTEK!!

 

Man I just love this stuff,,,just an old gear head!!! "Mechanical ****" for me!!