Ken, That's what Dave S and I were alluding to build. I thought you had a push rod/inboard spring set up but was too lazy to check your posts last night - too beat from yard work:LOL::LOL:
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Ken, That's what Dave S and I were alluding to build. I thought you had a push rod/inboard spring set up but was too lazy to check your posts last night - too beat from yard work:LOL::LOL:
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Originally Posted by Mike52
Awesome pics. Exactly the reference I was looking for. Love the front horns removed, too. Some real beauts to consider. Thanks a bunch
Ken, that's very interesting. Is there a kit with this geometry or did you fab that whole front end yourself? What type of mods and to what frame did you do this to?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken Thurm
At first glance, I'm seeing a completely shop fab'd design:CRY:. I'm hoping not. I'm a garage builder with no welding capabilities... so that's one of my constraints. I need mostly pre-fab'd stuff I can bolt together. I can get away with carrying parts to local shops for some simple welds, sheet metal fab, etc. But bassically, that's what I got - a "60s muscle car" garage - not a custom fab shop.
Under construction, 27 roadster stretched to 117" wheelbase, 2 x 6 x 0.120" framerails, 1 1/8 x 0.188" control arms....
I also am a garage builder. Get the book "Tune to Win" by Carroll Smith. He lays it all out about how to design and make the independent front, independent rear suspension. Once you get your head wrapped around his teachings, it's a slam-dunk. Side note: If I ever do this again, I'll use 1 1/4" diameter tubing for the lower control arm and 3/4" for the upper. Better aesthetics.
Post #58 on this thread shows another approach that's neither fish nor fowl. I'm not sure I'd do another one this way, but coil-overs on a tube axle seemed unique at the time.
If you go to my thread, One way to build a hyboy, you can see the frame and suspension.Quote:
Originally Posted by runway1
Ken
Worth a look - just ordered via AMAZON - maybe I can rekindle my imagination and do some "designing"Quote:
Originally Posted by techinspector1
Check out this site...JR has developed all his own stuff over the years,very meticulous man,with a good name...
www.rodsbyreid.co.nz
I don't remember if Ken did his own, but you're not too far from Jerry Kugel in La Habra; http://www.kugelkomponents.com/produ...uspension.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by runway1
If you don't have the equipment to do the fab getting a frame and components from Kugel would be a good way to go, he's got a long and distinguished reputation for quality.
Thanks, Bob!!
Ahhh, heck. Now I remember that thread. Way ahead of you:D. I thought that was so good, I took a 1/2 hour and copied out each page into a Word doc and printed it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken Thurm
It's on my night stand in line to be read. Thanks!
This is my IFS--a Heidt Superide. Please ignore me.
Lynn is that bump on the hood new?
No, Mike. It has always been there. I originally planned it for a cowl induction set-up, but since I have no louvers on the hood sides, it lets the hot air out so it runs cooler. I am still thinking about changing it over to cowl induction, but the "ah-hah!" light bulb has not gone off yet.
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Originally Posted by runway1
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