54 Chevy C notch with leaf springs

I was wondering if anyone has any good pics of a leaf spring setup, with a c notched frame on a 49-54 chev. I dont want to run bags. I have a good idea on how to do mine but would like to see how others have done theirs. Also any good pics of the foor or tunnel mods. I cant seem to find any on here.

 

Im in the process of doing this except im adding bags, im using an s10 rear end with s10 springs moved into the inside of the rails and mounted really high in the car. im adding bags beacuse i want to be able to rais it up high when i need to.

 

I'll bet you work in a body shop with a bunch of hillbillies, Oh and one cool cat, And one goofy old guy. Ya know what I mean.

 

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Yeah I do work in a (convalescent) body shop, but since you wont come over and show me what to do I have to ask these fellas.

 

I'm doing it to mine but I don't have any pictures yet. NO BAGS!!

 

Come on, I cut your roof off and left you for dead, isnt that enough.

 

Bags really are not that much more money and you will be able do adjust your ride. And if your roads are bad like mine in OHIO that adjustment will be nice. Spend the extra money and do it the best insted of the cheapest.

 

i am running bags but before i put the bags on i ran a 6" notch with relocated shocks and 2 leafs cause i got to much rear vibration when i took off that i had to put another one on and the car still sat low.hope this helps,sorry i dont have any picks.

 

I have custom made De-Arched Springs with Gambino Notch, And im using a 55 chevy rearend. I am just trying to keep the low budget theme and be old school. Bags are cool I just cant afford them.

 

yeah u can get the actual bags cheap.. but then the compressors, tank(s) Valves.. when everything adds up can get pricey!!!

 

i bought my my bags and put them in and aired them up till i afford the tank and compressors

 

I was going to use the Gambino parts on my rise also . Maybe they could show us some pictures from install they have done.

 

My homey Raunchero13 just did a killer job on the rear suspension and trunk in his '52....check out his pics here...http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=309007 You can also search for "Gambino notch" on here and get a bunch of other pics.

Whether you're running bags or leaf springs, the notch, tunnel, wheel wells, etc. are pretty much the same.


Bryan

 

Here's some pics of my setup, well the best pics I could find. I did a Gambino Notch, which is killer BTW, de-arched leafs and 4 inch blocks. I'd also like to run bags eventually, but I'll run this setup first. It sits pretty low this way. I'll get some better pics when I get my car back.

 

here is my 51 coupe i recently notched ,i will be running bags eventually , still have more work to do --joe

 

Dont forget the extra parts you gotta keep in the trunk when they fail or leak or blow a bag. haha. Keep it simple and functional. My running boards on my 52 f-1 will be about 4 -6 inches off the ground. Just enough to clear my driveway and speed bumps. FUNCTIONAL and Low All the Time. I am not one for bags! Anti Bag Group.. haha

 

There is not need for bags. If you don't want them then don't use them. I like how you tell people you don't want to do something and they try to talk you into it anyways...


Rusk know what he is talking about. He did a killer job on his chevy. Bags, leafs, it doesn't matter. All the notches will be the same.

 

Yeah its funny how people have been driving lowered cars for decades but now you have to have run bags. I have aready done my frame, and put my springs in, My rearend is done but I have to put my shocks on and then do my tunnel and my floor. The reason for this post was to see what others were doing.

 

You have the right idea. I'm going the same route as you. Get it low and keep it there!!!

 

thats right sirs bags are for groceries.

 

i know some that has a notch kit for yer car
heres some tunel pics , the first time we did this car when it was adams we notched it took out the wheel wheels and lowered it with blocks and air shocks



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thanxs

 

the advantage of having bags is the raising of the car going in and out of drivways when i was 15 i actualy got my car stuck in a drive way i had to go get a floor jack to move it!
any ways if i was to do a lowered leaf spring car that was mine i think i would re locte the leaf springs and hangers so i didnt have to use blocks or remove leafs you would have a better ride quality and every thing WONT be hanging below the scrub line in the rear. since you have dearched springs and our going to an open drive may be think about the relocation method you can run the springs in board?

 

i have a 51 chevy i am thinking of c-notching thank's for the thread inliner 54

 

Thanks for the input guys

 

Here is what I have so far.....

 

very nice work thanks for the information and pics

 

thank for the pic

 

More pics........

 

Heres mine 54 150 2-door with Gambino C-Notch and with bags and tri-angulated 10 bolt rear end. The frame will be about 3/4" to 1" off the ground in the center. Also has G front clip.