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    Mutt's37Buick is offline CHR Member Visit my Photo Gallery
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    Car Year, Make, Model: 37 Buick Roadmaster
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    Thanks for your help.
    Turns out two suspensions that I have identified as candidates may be a good match:
    1937 Buick Roadmaster, Front track = 58.5, Wheelbase = 131
    2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport trac, Front Track = 60.8, Wheelbase = 130.5
    2000-2006 Ranger, or Sport track, Front track = 58.3, Wheebase = 125.9
    1998-1998 Chevy C/K 1500, Front Track = 64.1, Wheelbase = 131.5.
    My goal is to use the upper & lower control arms & spindles & attach them to the Buick frame with custom brackets. The arms would be mounted so the the front track is very close to the original 58.5 or narrower for wider tires.
    Does anyone know if this work well?
    Since I'm narrowing the front track to, would a different donar wheelbase be better?
    Last edited by Mutt's37Buick; 07-25-2011 at 10:23 AM.

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