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10-07-2005 10:36 PM #1
1939 2DR Sedan Gasser Front Suspension Setup Question?
Hello Forum;
I am a new member and have a question about my setup on my new project for my 16 and 12 yo daughters and I. Just aquired a 1939 2 Door Chevy Sedan. I also have a 1935-40 Chevy truck front solid axle with 1953/54 Chevy spindles. This car is being setup as a gasser with a 364 buick Nailhead and TH400 with an adapter and a Ford 9 inch rear.
Question is - I have read many posts about setups for straight axles on the front and some mention the use of trailer leaf springs. I have searched different vendors and ebay and wondering what is the ideal capacity rating for the leaf springs that I would use on this. I see them range from 1000lbs per pair to 3500 lbs per pair.
Would trailer springs actually work or should I go with the 1935-40 front springs, and have also seen the 1954 chevy 1/2 truck springs used.
I am new to the Gasser world and would appreciate any help anyone could provide.
on small cars yes. but fat fender cars are pretty much the same in size and weight as the donor car. i found s10 brakes work great on fat fender and pickups. a deuce will just need manual brakes...
Time for brakes