Customs how DO you lower a `40's FORD...

I just picked up a 1948 ford coupe,plans are for a full custom like the old Jesse Lopez car or the Gil Ayala car.The question i have is how did they lower the rear so much,did they install a straight crossmember in the rear... maybe dearched the spring 'till it was straight?What is the old school tech on lowering the rears on the mid `40's Fords.

 

The "Old School" tech to lower those cars was loooonnnnggg shackles. Of course, then the car swayed side to side like a fishtailing trailer. To get the car that low, you will need to cut the floor and move the crossmember up/flatten it. Are you planning to run the stock drivetrain?

 

moonshine? Drop axle, and springs. check out posies.

 

i was planning on dropping a small block in the car.have you ever flattened a crossmember and how did it drive

 

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=11
Now I would've just said to use the complete kit and be the envy of every lowrider,,but since you are just lowering the rear,,i can only suggest you use half the kit now, and save the rest for a future project.Lol.

 

www.chassisengineeringinc.com - parallel leaf conversion and lowering blocks.