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03-02-2004 05:17 AM #1
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Front Suspension (Advice)
I've got a 39 Chevy I'm about to start on what would be the best.
weld in cross member or front clip.
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03-02-2004 05:47 AM #2
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weld in crossmember , heidts company , which is a mustang 2 style. the problem with a subframe is most are to wide to use and they are ugly .yes i drove ,the trailer didnot drive it's self
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03-02-2004 05:50 AM #3
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Thanks Kennyd
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03-02-2004 05:52 AM #4
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well if ya dont want to cut the frame, the best would most likely be the M2 or any other bolt on or weld in front suspension & there's lots of companies that make them, BUT if ya want to clip it I would use a 68-70 style camaro subframe, there maybe others but I'll let you got through the list here ~~> http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/ifs&rearend.htm ...joeDonate Blood,Plasma,Platelets & sign your DONORS CARD & SAVE a LIFE
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03-02-2004 07:30 AM #5
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What kenny said!
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03-02-2004 09:20 AM #6
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Originally posted by kennyd
the problem with a subframe is most are to wide to use and they are ugly .
I will disagree w/this, cause i have seen lots of late 30's to the 50's with the camaro subframe i talked about & my own 40 chevy had had a camaro front suspension under it. not only did it ride great but ya couldnt tell where the subframe & stock frame were joined. just like anything else it has to be installed correctly or it will basicly worthless....joeDonate Blood,Plasma,Platelets & sign your DONORS CARD & SAVE a LIFE
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my comment was to look at the difference between m2 crossmembers and controll arms vs camaro and nova style.
also almost all nova camaro subs i have seen or delt with are too wide , so most pepole use weird offsets on wheels to make them work ! 1 in 100 work better than a m2 .
by the way , why so negative on the description?yes i drove ,the trailer didnot drive it's self
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03-02-2004 12:12 PM #8
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as long as he uses the early nova/camaro suspensions he wont have a problem, because they are narrower the the later model onesOriginally posted by kennyd
also almost all nova camaro subs i have seen or delt with are too wide , so most pepole use weird offsets on wheels to make them work ! 1 in 100 work better than a m2 .
ya lost me here kenny, whatsa talk'n about....joeby the way , why so negative on the description?Donate Blood,Plasma,Platelets & sign your DONORS CARD & SAVE a LIFE
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03-02-2004 12:24 PM #9
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like you f,n care ? one you,ll never own ?
where's the loveyes i drove ,the trailer didnot drive it's self
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I have a '72 Nova subframe in my '53 Studebaker. It was narrowed 3 inches to align with the Studebaker frame. All the welding is done very well and you have to look hard to find the grafts. Nice thing is all the front suspension parts are available over the counter. Ride and handling is very nice too. It aligns just fine without any problem. One down side is my turning circle is pretty big and the tires will touch the frame if you crank it over lock to lock.
PatOf course, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong!
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Originally posted by kennyd
like you f,n care ? one you,ll never own ?
where's the love
ooooo ya mean my location & the type rod I have....... well do ya care about where I live????? really, i put that up there on one of my BAD MOOD days (look i changed it"& as for the "one you,ll never own " well like it says, you'll never own it or one like it cause they are so few of them...... & where's the love, hell you tell me cause I aint getting any around here
....joe
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thats funny , i like that .
whats the car ??? a 1966 bohemian super truxter ?yes i drove ,the trailer didnot drive it's self
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Poor Joe.............................is it time for another group hug??
Looks like we need to share a little extra info. Front track (gonna round most of the numbers here) for the MII is 56", for the early Camaro/Nova 60". Track on the '39 Chev was 56" for semi-elliptic axle, 57" for the knee action. I don't recall the later Chev chassis exactly, but I think the '41-48's were 59 or 60".
I've had both. My '39 Chev had an MII setup under it and the wheels cleared very well, they were pretty much centered under the fender. My '41 Chev had the Nova clip. I used a standard offset 6" wide wheel (3 1/8 back space I think), and it fit fine. Didn't sit back in the fender visually as much as the '39 with MII, but still plenty of clearance.
Here's how the '39 turned out.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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03-02-2004 02:25 PM #14
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And this was the '41.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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look at how good the 39 fits the hole , bob ,very good looking 39
is that vitimin pee orange , ( roy d mercer )yes i drove ,the trailer didnot drive it's self
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