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The crossmember is welded to the frame at each end. It is installed on a 5 degree tilt. The spring is attached to the crossmember by the spring...
Frame is on stands now and way above ride height. When level crossmember is at 5 degrees . Crossmember is from Welder Series and have about...
Adjusting the hairpins with adjustable perches only moves axle not spring. I was thinking a small degree shims between top of spring and...
Kind of hard to get good pictures assembled but here you go. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Adjustable perches allow the axle caster to be set regardless of what angle the spring is mounted.
I have adjustable perches so that's not a problem.
Already have the adjustable perches . Issue is with front side of spring rubbing inside of crossmember. Wanting to tilt spring back a little.
Does anyone make degree shims for traverse spring front suspension? Been looking but can't seem to find any. Problem is aftermarket crossmember...
Any suggestions on lower radiator hose? SBC to alloyworks 32 Ford radiator. Have tried 10 different molded hoses and no luck yet. Haven't gone to...
Thank you sir. That's what I needed to know.
Can you tell me where you were able to get Fullriver batteries. I haven't been able to find a supplier and part number you replaced the Odyessy...
Jackstands under oil pan rail at block on each side.
The front of the hood makes the top of the grill. Engine too far forward for the hood to match up with grill. My original idea was stock hood with...
Not a show car but not a RR. Just building a little hot rod with what I have for my wife and I to get out and enjoy. Who knows I might find...
May look at that option.
Already done too much floor work to back up and redo.
Thank you. I think that is what I needed to see.
Will have the support rods for top just wasn't sure about securing the bottom. Thanks and I'll check that out.
Due to engine placement the original hood and grill will not work. Just going hot rod.
Sometimes you have to work with what you have. Do plan on mounting it a little higher probably. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Will be using 32 grill shell. Forgot to mention that.
What are the options on mounting a 32 Ford radiator in a non 32 Ford? I know fabrication will be required but don't want to worry about radiator...
Thanks for the input. Think I'm going to try the sideways 680 post.
Though about that but didn't know how long the life would be starting a 350!
Checked it out. Seems like a possible good choice.
What are you using for your battery where space is very limited in your hot rods ?
Anybody have recommendations for spark plugs for 492 angle plug heads at 9 to 1 compression ratio?
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