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crucescamaro
Oct 10th, 06, 04:08 PM
I have recently pulled the engine and tranny from my 79 camaro. I want to remove the front subframe to degrease and paint. How much does the front subframe weigh w/out engine and tranny? Once removed, what will i need to do to get it aligned with the body once its painted?

boodlefoof
Oct 11th, 06, 02:17 PM
My absolutely bare subframe (no suspension or anything) is 108 pounds. With suspension, steering, wheels, brakes and such it would probably be about 250 pounds.

There are a pair of alignment holes on the middle mount bads on the subframe that line up with holes in the body. This will get you in the ballpark. Then, use a tape measure and square it up.