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Model A wishbone-Death trap??

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Vintage Vandal, Apr 1, 2011.

  1. Vintage Vandal
    Joined: Oct 3, 2007
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    Alright guys, Im putting together a 28 model a sedan. 2X3 frame with a big block chevy. I have split model a wishbones on a model a axle with 1940 spindles. I am going to magnaflux everything before use. Is any of this severely unsafe? Ive talked to a couple of jokers that said its a death sentence to run model A bones. What do you think? Thanks
     
  2. thunderbirdesq
    Joined: Feb 15, 2006
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    Why are you taking advice from jokers? As long as your ch***is fabrication is up to snuff you'll be fine.
     
  3. 1950ChevySuburban
    Joined: Dec 20, 2006
    Posts: 6,185

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    You lost me at BBChevy. I think you need stronger than A bones.
     
  4. 117harv
    Joined: Nov 12, 2009
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    X 2....they have been used for years with success:rolleyes:.
     
  5. Unkl Ian
    Joined: Mar 29, 2001
    Posts: 13,509

    Unkl Ian



    Ignore Chicken Little, Al Gore, and the like.

    Listen only to people with real world experience,
    and the voices in your head.
     
  6. fosheezie
    Joined: Nov 11, 2010
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    from las vegas

    thats some pretty sound advice ^^^ lol
     
  7. gimpyshotrods
    Joined: May 20, 2009
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    I have about 40 customers running them, I'm running them, and so's my brother. Oh wait, so's my uncle. I hope we're not all doomed.
     
  8. Hackerbilt
    Joined: Aug 13, 2001
    Posts: 6,250

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    I tend to agree with the m***es here...BUT I'd like to actually SEE what your doing before I commit! LoL
    Got pics??? :)
     
  9. carcrazyjohn
    Joined: Apr 16, 2008
    Posts: 4,841

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    from trevose pa

    If your unsure why dont you by the speedway china steel ones ,You know how good the china steel is,When was the last time you heard of those breaking ,If you want strength 36 and up..........
     
  10. My old T with the 348 (1st gen BBC) has A bones. The only drawback is they are shorter than other bones. Material thickness is similar to later FRONT bones. Now A REAR bones are another matter, they are rolled sheetmetal not real strong.
     
  11. Vintage Vandal
    Joined: Oct 3, 2007
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    Thanks alot everyone! I had a feeling.. Why do I even talk to non-hambers?
     
  12. Francisco Plumbero
    Joined: May 6, 2010
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    from il.

    What did the Jokesters suggest? M2 suspension?
     
  13. gasserjohn
    Joined: Nov 9, 2008
    Posts: 1,218

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    built 65-67
    raced&street driven since then.............
     

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