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  1. 10-12-2009 11:56 PM #1
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    I have two 46 Fords both Sedans, both lowered etc. These are pretty easy cars to do. Both of mine have 9" Ford rear ends nothing fancy just set up on leaf springs. The Red one has a 4" dropped straight axle, its OK looks good but the ride could be a lot better. The copper one has a Mustang II front suspension rides like a dream and also looks very good "I Think". The Copper one is a Small Block Chevy and is very reliable and streetable and a pleasure to drive. The red one is Ford powered and is just miserable, this is the last car I will build with Ford power, the Chevys are just to easy and cheap to do as well. Good luck on your Coupe!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hombre259 View Post
    The red one is Ford powered and is just miserable, this is the last car I will build with Ford power,

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    Hey Hombre, what Ford engine/trans are you using in the red one and what makes it so miserable? I've been running a Ford 302 in a 37 Ford for years. Other than the initial installation being more challenging than the Chevy engine, the driveability & dependability has been great up until 2 years ago when I started a complete rebuild on the car. It's still under construction but I'm putting the 302 back in it. Mine also has Mustang II front suspension & a 9" rear.....
    Both of your 46's look like nice cars btw.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hombre259 View Post
    I have two 46 Fords both Sedans, both lowered etc. These are pretty easy cars to do. Both of mine have 9" Ford rear ends nothing fancy just set up on leaf springs. The Red one has a 4" dropped straight axle, its OK looks good but the ride could be a lot better. The copper one has a Mustang II front suspension rides like a dream and also looks very good "I Think". The Copper one is a Small Block Chevy and is very reliable and streetable and a pleasure to drive. The red one is Ford powered and is just miserable, this is the last car I will build with Ford power, the Chevys are just to easy and cheap to do as well. Good luck on your Coupe!!

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    man if i can get me sedan half this straight I'll be happy
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