Thread: My From-Scratch project

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Looking good, boy that thing looks long!

Originally Posted by falconvan

Looking good, boy that thing looks long!

Thanks. From the center of the front wheel, to the center of the back wheel (the wheel base??) is 150.5 inches. longer than my suburban center to center, but the whole thing is about 3 feet shorter than my suburban.

Sam

Sam, Quite a project so far,that thing will be HUUUUUUUUGE!. I know your far from finnished with your suspension but using a 4 link on the front with a straight axle (especially with coils)you will need a panhard bar to complete the front suspension.If not, the thing will be all over the place.

Originally Posted by ponchotom89

Sam, Quite a project so far,that thing will be HUUUUUUUUGE!. I know your far from finnished with your suspension but using a 4 link on the front with a straight axle (especially with coils)you will need a panhard bar to complete the front suspension.If not, the thing will be all over the place.

Thank for the suggestion. I was thinking that too, but I wasnt sure. I think I'll put one on there. I might change those coil springs to heavier ones too. These are only 750lbs each, so 1500 for the front and 1500 for the rear. and I know the engine I have will be pretty heavy... a 360FE that I want to change the crank and rods to make a 390FE. As for it being huge, I need alot of legroom.....(belly room too)....I'm a little over 6 feet tall and 300lbs, so a t-bucket is a little cramped for me...lol
sam