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Finally, I must emphasize that. if there are any other links extending forward from the rear axle...other than that single ladder bar..., that is...
Yes, I have CAD on my computer, but there's a limit as to what I'll do for a forum. You'll have to do your own sketching and substitute your own...
As for pictures and such, I've posted a link to a Ramchargers history which I made for my blog. I'm pretty certain I had, at one time, some...
Sorry. Should have said more about handling characteristics. First, we have done nothing to affect maximum skidpad speed. However, the length of...
I hadn't planned on going into it this deeply, but, if you're really interested in how much offset is needed: All of the weight transfer is...
This is a wholly different animal and a very complicated means of solving a very simple problem. But, it means some money for the outfit that...
Just think of (if it were possible) removing the torque tube, adding U-joints, and replacing the torque tube to the right of your now open...
If this link works, you'll get a brief history of the Ramchargers, but no good picture of the suspension. I'll try to find a picture....
Andy, I suppose this is true. You could offset so much that the LEFT rear was light, but anything's better than a symmetrical setup.
If you'll recall, the old Fords and Chevrolets had the torque tube drive and either leaf springs or a Panhard rod. What I wanted you to think...
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I got you guys thinking and that's what I wanted to do. Remember the rubber bushings that were used in the front eyes of the truck leaf springs....
I've asked the moderator to fix this, but my blog is: http://www.shopeshop.org/contentsDrag.htm
Andy, you're one in a million! Your post brings hope to this old man. Many of the suspension problems encountered by dragracers can be traced back...
I started a thread which was intended to arouse interest and cause others to consider the suspensions of the past. Evidently, others...
Don't know whether this has been mentioned, but one significant problem I've seen in the execution of a DeDion or IRS is the failure to recognize...
Couldn't find this thread, so I started a new one on my memories as a Ramcharger. Title is "Where's the Ramchargers thread?" Ignore the earthlink...
Thanks, 2racer. And, the URL that was added to my post no longer exists. Go to: http://www.shopeshop.org
I would like to respond to a thread notification, but I can't find it. So, I'll just respond this way. Yes, Moses Barnes Daniels was one of the...
My site is now shopeshop.org
Barnes Daniels, one of the original Ramchargers, used 8 of the Carter side drafts on a custom manifold and developed 326 flywheel horsepower from...
If you're interested in ancient history, or, if you're simply interested in how car clubs get started, take a look at RAMCHARGERS HISTORY at my...
Whaaat??!! Brain disengaged for a minute. Sorry about that. http://www.racetec.cc/shope
For a dragracer, it IS the best of both worlds! Yes, when the IRS first appeared in the Corvette, there were some problems. Even owners of...
You're not the grandchild of Maurie Leising (the fella smoking the cigarette), are you? http://home.earthlink.net/~whshope over 140,000 page views
Greg, before you give up on this thread, keep in mind that there was a recent NHRA get together in Bowling Green at which the contributions of the...
Yes, I was one of the "originals." I was sitting at a table in the Chrysler cafeteria when the idea first came up. I was talking with Barnes...
The altered wheelbase trick...like the high CG trick used in the High&Mighty...is an interesting bit of dragracing history, but it has no place on...
I certainly do not want to diminish the notable contributions they made to the Ramchargers, but neither Jim nor Tom were part of the original...
If you are planning to build a car with the same elevated center of gravity as the original High&Mighty, I would STRONGLY recommend that you do...
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