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Technical i-beam on 33 34 ford coupes - what are you running?

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by HemiIn34, Jun 22, 2016.

  1. HemiIn34
    Joined: Jul 11, 2011
    Posts: 40

    HemiIn34
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    Hey all
    I'm trying to figure out the width and drop (or not) to run on my fender-less 34 3wdw.
    I'd love to see photos of who is running what and why.
    It will be running a 331ci Hemi, without hood sides, probably 40 ford rims - all very Rolling Bones style but with a few modern touches - like discs and cycle guards, to make the local authorities happy and allow me to drag-race it.
     
  2. Pewsplace
    Joined: Feb 10, 2007
    Posts: 2,795

    Pewsplace
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    I use the CE axle with a 47" KP distance and 4" drop. You can use the 5" Magnum or SO-CAL also. I like the CE axle the best. Here are some photos of my roadster. I run a 165 front tire and everything looks right with this axle.

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    Stock spindles arms will have to be bent to clear axle. SO-CAL's works with stock steering arms.
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    The Wilson Welding backing plates with Buick drums work perfect with the axle width.
     
  3. flamedabone
    Joined: Aug 3, 2001
    Posts: 5,697

    flamedabone
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    Pete and Jakes drilled 4inch I beam, 40 backing plates, Buick drums with Wilson Welding hubs.

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    As for the local authorities, they can kiss my ass.

    -Abone.
     
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  4. HemiIn34
    Joined: Jul 11, 2011
    Posts: 40

    HemiIn34
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    Cheers - was
    Cheers, what width is this one?
     
  5. flip
    Joined: Jul 15, 2006
    Posts: 127

    flip
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    Have the same question, only car will have fenders. Concerned about tire/fender clearance.
     

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