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Concur, but going to hold off doing g anything till we load it up then calculate the distance the spring will settle! I’m also thinking we may...
Hello again, rear spring update, making progress, will see the ride height when we fit the body!
Really need to keep the A spring, I have one being rolled as we speak! I won’t get it tempered until it’s fitted & I'm happy with the spring...
You are correct there are a number of spring manufactures in Australia. I did ask for any help by those that may have been confronted with this...
32 is only low enough to fit the tyres into the rear fenders correctly! Car not channeled, I’ve made 3 such springs in previous times, from memory...
Warren, nice set up & good call fitting a spring, this set up will not work with a QC rear which is why the A spring! Set up is a basic 32 frame...
I feel that this has been a problem ever since 35/36 rear radius rods were retro fitted into 32 frames! It compounds the problem as soon as you...
The narrow springs work ok but my observations ere the rate of rebound was quicker which made the ride harsher, in saying that I built the frame a...
Yes it’s about keeping the track close, the ends of the radius rods where the perch boss lives conflicts on the tyre (tire) side wall and the...
Thanks mate, appreciate your effort!
Tim, 36” perch centres on this 32 frame, 36 Ford 48” centra’s , model A 48” centres
No, it’s not easy to figure out at all, especially if you have not done this! I’m using early ford parts, no vendors here! I did contact Posies...
w.crumblin@hotmail.com thanks Wayne
Tim, model A rear crossmember & Halibrand rear
Gentleman, has anyone on here used a narrow model A rear spring in a 32 frame with 36 radius rods? I have done this on 2 in previous times with...
Morning, need a little guidance from my learned H A M B peers! Trying to post in the classifieds in the wanted section, when I hit the new post...
Roof looks different Tommy! Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Steel body, original chassis, just rock up to rego & see how it goes, I would Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Texas 57, familiar with the spring engagement into the lower control arm. I used a thin nylon type insulator approx .125” thick. It was thin...
Morning, just scouring the group to get a definitive answer on the front Shock with the low Aerostar Springs ! I have now a shock with a 8 1/2”...
Bob, just going thru these 2 pics, a couple of questions! Is there an original mounting point on the firewall for the clutch or did you mount the...
Morning Mayor Dennis, hope you had a great Christmas Day mate! Cheers from Aussie Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I don't think Leslie's do leaver action's! There are a couple of places in Sydney that rebuild these! Cheers Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I'll go the Improved A! There red hot done right on a deuce frame![emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Hope it was a great day mate. Cheers from Aussie Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Morning, looking at converting the original clutch pedal in my 56 Fairlane to an hydraulic unit. Has any knowledgeable person performed such...
Always enjoyed his posts! Cancer doesn't discriminate it takes the good as well! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Amongst other things, this behaviour is destructive! Dealing & communicating with you guys & us Aussies trying to get a deal happening with other...
I'm probably a quick change bigot but there is only one Quickchange for a hot rod & it's a Halibrand! I have the V8 & champs & the Legacy Ted...
Brian, good luck from Aussie & I would love to see you be able to run in Joplin! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
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