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I like the crappy black paint.. ;) And they both looked finished to me. Although I know they really never are. It's all about stance, to me. The...
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I like all the comments and suggestions. I have really thick skin and yall can't hurt my feelings.. definitely learning a lot from everyone. As...
To me and this is just my opinion. Firstly I absolutely love both. But I think when you first built it when it was black looks more like a race...
Plus, I don't think there would be enough clearance between frame and axle running axle on top of springs. Not without re-ngineering front frame...
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My tire and wheel combination, I don't like but, using what I have until I can afford what I want. The offset is completely wrong for the rear and...
In the early 90's when I was bracket racing a 1979 Camaro 305cid, stock heads- couldn't afford decent heads back then bagging groceries Lol,...
[ATTACH] When I say, "I read something" or "read an article" this is where my information is coming from. And if you talk to some of the old...
When you say realistic height, what would that be? I like the high boy look but not extreme. I think I can achieve the right stance without...
[ATTACH] The 1" square tubing circled in purple is 3/16 wall and will be welded in for support, I just have the bolt holding it together. The...
I took 1 leaf out, the smallest one and seemed to make a lot of difference in stiffness and brought it down some. I tried taking 2 out and it was...
Yeah I was wanting 10-12° positive caster, that's what I read all the drag cars were set at for the reason of getting squirrelly on the track, car...
[ATTACH] So I was thinking .. I know scary.. lol. Has anyone tried running boomerang shackles in the front. I know in the off-road world and...
So if I do need to remove leafs, which ones do I remove?
I wish I did. I just have the short block SBC I'm building for my son. I think my dad and I together way more than that, we were 400+ lbs on the...
Very nice Hotrod . Are you running a big block or small block? I'll probably wait and set engine / transmission in it to be safe but probably...
[ATTACH] With my dad and I sitting on front of the frame, we can Not bounce it.. It's really stiff so what spring or springs out of the pack...
If I remove a front leaf spring to bring car down a little, which leaf do I try and remove? It's a six pack spring.
[ATTACH] Working on the front engine plate / torque arms. They are not finished, still need to box tube end at engine side mount. I used scrap...
Really appreciate all the feedback and words of wisdom.. I will definitely try reaching out to some of Southeast Gassers.. I believe Quain Stott...
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Found these for $39 damaged box deal. They will be here Sunday. I think I will have some aluminum bushings made for them instead of the rubber /...
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[ATTACH] No weight axle is just hanging in the spring. But kinda see what you're saying and I'll will pay close attention to that when I start...
The way I have it now.. and nothing is permanent, just tacked so I can roll it. They would not be able to reverse themselves.
So this is a guesstimate.. because my wheels have not come in yet.. but I have spindle centered off the ground around ride height with a imaginary...
That makes a lot of sense and that's what I will do. Thank you!
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