Been searching the HAMB for pics of rods running a buggy spring setup. Found a few, but couldn't find a pic thread going on the subject. Would you fellas mind posting some pics here?
T bucket style, fendered T or ????????????????? If you are building a T bucket style frame spend the 15.00 and download the California Custom Roadster plans from Tbucketplans.com It has the plans for frames with several spring options and shows how to build every piece of the ch***is if you are so inclined. It also has a lot of tips and instructions on how to make a lot better looking frame without spending anything except more time. Little details that turn the light bulb on in your brain and let you think "Hell, I'd have never thought of that but it's a lot better that way". Don't waste your money on Chester's how to build a 3500 t bucket though unless you want them for nostalgia sakes. Way too crude of a way of doing things for now days.
Thanks for the info. I'll look into those plans. I'm shooting for a non-fendered modified T. Trying to keep it traditional and with pre-60's parts. So far i've got the following: -4" dropped i-beam axle -6 leaf A spring (over the axle) -split wishbone -1 1/2 x 3 tubing for the frame -283 sbc -3 speed 350 -'53 f100 rear end shopping around for a set of spindles, rear spring, and body (i know, that's why i haven't gotten around to cutting up the frame yet)... This is my first build from the ground up.
Plus a few other minor parts.... Will be doing most of the work myself. Engine fires up beautifully and is ready to go.
Quite a few options for locating the rear. The main problem I think is if you Z the rear of the frame significantly and/or channel the body. You start to run out of room to fit your ladder bars or whatever you choose to use. Mine is z'd 10" and the body is channelled 4". I had to move the radius rod mounting points inboard to clear the frame and down to clear the body
I see what you mean. I had figured mine would have a 7"- 8" kick. Trying to work this stuff out before I cut up my steel tubing. Thanks for the info.
Striper, nice looking frame. I like your wishbone and torque arm idea. How did you do the nice sweeping curves for the frame kickup?
The Peter Beater that I built a while ago. '36 Ford V8 rearend with a '37 front spring on a 2x3 frame.
As many ways to do a frame as people on here. My album has a few pictures, frame is 1.5 x 3 inch. Good luck
Thanks, Pete. That's exactly what I'm looking for. Something simple and minimal yet tasteful. Striper's ch***is is beautiful, but considering my skill-set and that this is my first build I'm trying to keep it as practical as possible.
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