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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.

Originally Posted by techinspector1

Get the book "Tune to Win" by Carroll Smith.

Worth a look - just ordered via AMAZON - maybe I can rekindle my imagination and do some "designing"

Originally Posted by runway1

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?

At first glance, I'm seeing a completely shop fab'd design. 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.

If you go to my thread, One way to build a hyboy, you can see the frame and suspension.
Ken

Originally Posted by Ken Thurm

If you go to my thread, One way to build a hyboy, you can see the frame and suspension.
Ken

Ahhh, heck. Now I remember that thread. Way ahead of you. I thought that was so good, I took a 1/2 hour and copied out each page into a Word doc and printed it!

It's on my night stand in line to be read. Thanks!

Originally Posted by runway1

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?

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.html
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.

Originally Posted by Mike52

runway1, welcome to CHR, you've found a great place for information!! I'm using the same TCI Stage 3 IFS setup as Dave (IC2) for my fenderless '32 coupe project, I was more interested in the ride quality than the 'traditional' look. Here are some pics of other '32 Fords with IFS, most of these have the front frame horns removed, a look that I don't particularly care for but we're all entitled to our opinions and they are going to be different.

Mike

Awesome pics. Exactly the reference I was looking for. Love the front horns removed, too. Some real beauts to consider. Thanks a bunch

Here are a few more pics for you.

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

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

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.

Personally, I like traditional. I'm not a canyon bender and I love the feel of a straight axle. There are as many different tastes as there are rodders. One of the most fun cars I have driven in years is a friends Model A speedster, warmed up A engine, 3 speed overdrive and all A underpinnings except for tube shocks. It handles nice and stops right, even with the mechanical brakes.

Like they say, "Different strokes for different folks." That's what makes this hobby interesting.

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.