I Ditched Detroit Speed Mini Tub Closeouts - Here’s Why

[@michaelvigil2658]

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your informative videos. This has help me greatly with my detroit speed mini tub install in my 69 Camaro resto mod. Best, Mike

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

@@michaelvigil2658 Thanks you. Much appreciated. Glad to hear. How’s the install going? What are you working on now?

[@michaelvigil2658]

@ParadiseBayCustoms I am working on the old shock mount close outs. Because I have to replace the trunk pan, wheels wells and quarter panels I decided to spit the trunk pan in two sections like you did. I had to elongate the new new shock mount like you did. Taking the rear down to the frame rails gave me the opportunity to reinforce the frame where the new and old shock crossmembers sit on the frame rails. I agree with your philosophy that if you have the opportunity to reinforce this otherwise inaccessible locations you should do so especially if adding a powerful power plant

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

@michaelvigil2658 Awesome. Glad to hear. You should post some video - would love to see and follow along. 👍

[@Kevin_Ruz]

Ahh yes! Another victory!! Looks good and the metal finishing is superb!

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

Thanks Kevin! Really appreciate the kind words and support. 👍

[@TheLooper0]

Nice! Looking forward to seeing it back together.

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

Me too! 😂 Thanks for watching, appreciate the support! 👍

[@Kuhlhaus]

Awesome! Video quality is fantastic! Fine job as usual on the fab work - so clean! 👍

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

Thanks. Tried shooting one 4K - seemed to work out ok. Cheers bud! 🍻

[@rickrazillard3550]

great attention to detail and the videos are very well done

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

Thanks Rick. Much appreciated.

[@Cseidelmann6770]

Nicely done! You and Roger are going to be getting to the "assembly stage" at about the same time soon. Problem is, with these great builds going on, I won't be getting enough time in the garage to complete my own '67! Keep up the great work!

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

😂 Where are you at on yours? Thanks for watching. Appreciate the support.

[@Cseidelmann6770]

@@ParadiseBayCustoms Panel fitment 😞But want to backup and correct some "less than stellar" aka "hackjob" method of repairs that I'm ashamed of!

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

@@Cseidelmann6770 I hear ya… I’m not looking forward to that phase either. Also reluctant to attempt full quarter panel replacement but will inevitably bite the bullet and take them on. I have the replacement quarters here in the shop.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

I really think I want to do a 4 link and mini tubs on one of my next builds. I do like DSE components too. Thanks for some insight.

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

Really nice stuff to work with. Would recommend. Appreciate the support. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@VinylVillageGarage]

@@ParadiseBayCustoms absolutely great stuff i used the DSE heater block off plate. Super happy with the results. I think I need to get a bigger garage for more toys.

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

@@VinylVillageGarage Now you’re talking! 😜

[@Novarider72]

Nice work!!

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

Thanks! Much appreciated.

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Nice👍

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

Much appreciated. Thanks for the support!

[@automotivechaos]

Incredible work!

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

Thanks a lot!

[@MrFireman164]

Looks amazing !

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

Thanks! Appreciate the support. 👍

[@shawnwedge5833]

Keep moving forward! Its too cold to go outside anyways!

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

Ain’t that the truth! 🥶 Appreciate the comment and the encouragement. 👍

[@GoGoGarage]

Nice, the close outs look good.

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

Thanks! Happy with how they turned out. 👍

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

Nice Job brother

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

Thanks! Appreciate the support 👍

[@infamousflav]

It's looks like it's ready to do WAR! Something about naked metal that makes you go "NICE!"

[@johnzeek4731]

What gauge sheet metal did you use?

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

I used 1/8” plate - 11 gauge. 👍

[@johnzeek4731]

@@ParadiseBayCustoms Thanks, bought some today.

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

@@johnzeek4731 Awesome. I’m sure it will turn out great 👍