Going to need some help this is probably beyond my ability. Starting on gl*** 32 ford roadster pickup have body repo frame and kugel open wheel stainless suspension kit. Any tips on mounting suspension to frame without frame Jig? Pinching the frame? Wheelbase?
Call Kugel. They are friendly and helpful. If your frame was properly built on a jig it should be good to build on a level garage floor. Like 2deuces64 said measure twice. Kugel should have diagrams for mounting their crossmember. What rear end and suspension? Are you proficient at welding? If not you will be smart to find a local shop with a good reputation that can handle the work.
When you say "repo frame" do you mean an ***embled, welded , squared bare ch***is or just a set of rails? If it has a front crossmember installed, bolt together the spring and axle and work back to the wishbone or link mounting points. If you just have bare rails, a jig or flat surface is needed to properly setup and square the rails. A 32 should not need the frame pinched to use with a 32 body.
Also , just a little hint- kugel suspension is a great product, but outside the the focus on this website so don’t be posting pictures of it as it will be deleted
Looking to use quick change rear end and wondering about noise factor between a Franklin or new Winters vintage look a like?
I've done several, both Kugel & Heidts. It's a very complicated job even for a professional. I strongly suggest you enlist the help of a reliable shop to do the frame. What your doing is expensive. I was in the ch***is business-for 40+ years.and I still had do some careful measuring when doing what your doing.
Thanks I best have someone do the front end installed that knows what there doing. Everything is built around it and hard to change once messed up.
Who is doing the bed sides in metal for the pickup roadster bodys? Seems like lot of options to be had.
Have you looked into Mack-Products? Stock or shortened available https://mack-products.com/product-category/year/1932/
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