I just picked up this 41 Ford panel and it has a Corvair frontend. Some guys say to replace it with a Mustang 2 and others I've talked to say it will hold up. Anyone use this setup and ever had problems? It's running and driving so I'd rather not replace it if it will work. It's all corvair frontend except the corvette coil springs.
It was the predominant IFS to use before the MII took over. Steering can be a bit wierd, most were converted to rack and pinion witch did away with any Ackerman (stock center link and tie rods set up added length to the steering system thus giving proper toe angle when the wheels were turned) and brakes were either stock drum or some oddball conversion. I have driven a few, they worked. Sorta. Some were good and other ****ed eggs.
I had a '40 Chevy p/u that had a Corvair front under it and seemed to be alright, I didn't put it in I bought it like that. This was back in the early 90's.
Hey, Lots of cars were built with this front end in the 80's... they work ok. If it works for you, don't spend the $ to change it! The '65-'69 Corvairs have the same size brakes as a '69 Chevelle. However, the smaller (Chevelle rear size) brakes are on the Corvair front end. Disc brake kits are available. Bill
I did one for my '29 Model A sedan waaaaaaaaay before there was a MII. Used a Saab rack and pinion that was rear steer and had the inner pivot points the same as the Corvair lower a-frame pivots. The ball joints were the weak point (too small) and would wear out after about a years worth of heavy use. Some guys would implant Chevelle ball joint seats and use the Chevelle spindles to get better brakes and stronger ball joints. Way too much work for the result. Frank
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