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Why it matters in Ca. : Yes, it's about post 65' cars, but we also own/ drive newer ones ? IF passed, we will no longer need to smog 35 years and...
Not my design but found on Market Place. Uses 3/4" real plywood and 2x4"s. Mounts on unit body or frame horns, front/back. Plywood cut into...
I have have 63', bought without the swapped sbc engine. Has T400 trans and 8" ford rear end. Plan is for a Gen III hemi and T 56 trans, Upgraded...
Ok, so it's a bigger Jensen GT.
Hey nrg, I suspect the dual trailing/leading link, in spite of it's short comings, might have some advantages over a solid front axle.
Underslung can mean front/rear or both suspensions ? Granted, that off-road beast is not in my wheelhouse. So if the frame is below the CG of the...
I suppose my background, is in order. I received my best auto design instruction at Caffey College, Ca., with my friend, Kent Fisk. Things like...
Twin beam pivot points can be tilted to get optimum atatic caster and roll caster-gain.
Please don't atart cursin when I mention VW twin beam, parallel trailing links, front suspension. Dr. Porsche designed this for the Bug and later...
True, plan is a solid axle in front. Rear mounting point of 1/4 elliptic is mounted for safe ride height with respect to axle drop. Aluminum can...
Even without FIA oversight, It's the safer way to build a chassis. On the flipside, how many over-slung cars out there, with oil pans,...
Hi Steve, thanks for the post. Why do you call it a replica ? I have a 63', formerly with sbc, has T400 and 8" Ford rear. I'm pondering a Gen III...
Yep, should have posted in off-beat section. Yet most here are helpful and sometimes encouraging. You could just say I'm too old and should give...
Yep
Unique and cool. He doesn't look scared.
Ok, so 64 years later and still dumb-right ?
In about one sentence you decided what is impossible for me to build and that I don't belong here because I plan to scratch build a T Bucket. I...
Been away race car design class along time. What is scrub line ? I savvy scrub radius, instant center, roll center, anti squat, anti dive, cg,...
Is this Jalopies. trust in rust vs The Ridler ? Hatfields and McCoys ? One is built to use and enjoy and other not to be touched. Different...
What if a current/fresh perspective ? Semi-elliptic springs need to go ? I think so. Why not 1/4 elliptic/ composite/ mono-leaf , with rising rate...
Hi all, first day here. I have come to this motor pool, to drink of its wisdom and to share. I'm 74' and need to step-up my program. I'm at fork...
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