Thread: Anybody have C4 Covette suspension in their streetrod?

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Originally Posted by randyr

Actually, Mike, I would feel pretty great about updating the suspension technology in either of my vehicles! And that's part of the dilemma.

Actually, my truck is currently TWIN-I beam, which is only marginally better than a solid axle I suppose. I have power steering, disc brakes & limited slip rear end, which makes it decent to drive in LA. At some point I want to do some suspension mods on the truck but since it's my daily driver, I'm not sure this is the time. But who know? That's why I'm asking you guys for your thoughts....

I could see the dilemma while I was typing my first response.. And I knew the truck was you're daily driver but that would be such a cool mod to do to it!

But then you'll need another driver... And the hot rodder in you will want.. no, no, no.. make that "NEED" to "fix it up", you know, just a little modification to make it better!

And we love to spend you're money so, check with DMV and verify the new frame deal pricing then hoist the body again and go for it!

And you better make darn sure you share plenty of pictures with us or you'll never live it down!

Originally Posted by 34_40

I could see the dilemma while I was typing my first response.. And I knew the truck was you're daily driver but that would be such a cool mod to do to it!

But then you'll need another driver... And the hot rodder in you will want.. no, no, no.. make that "NEED" to "fix it up", you know, just a little modification to make it better!

And we love to spend you're money so, check with DMV and verify the new frame deal pricing then hoist the body again and go for it!

And you better make darn sure you share plenty of pictures with us or you'll never live it down!

Yeah, Mike, in some ways it would be easier to put it in my truck. I could have the bed off in an hour and the front clip would come off with 6 bolts if they aren't rusted on. Plus I wouldn't need the narrowed rack required for the 35-40 kit. But, I would wanna swap the engine and trans while I was at it. If money were no object I'd also put the new Boss 302 Coyote engine in there with a 6speed automatic & the Corvette suspension. I'd keep the body looking totally stock except lowered with some wide 17" steelies & factory bottle cap hup caps. But I don't want to do all that suspension work then have to fab motor mounts for the tired 352FE that's in it now.

So I turn my attention to the '37. Riding on Corvette rails sounds pretty awesome with a bored 302 & 5speed stick. Sure my current frame would be fine but it's far from "show quality" and would take many many hours/years to get it there. Cutting out the Mustang II to add the Corvette stuff would probably require a total refab on the front frame rails plus the center X-member needs to be replaced to better accommodate 2.5" exhaust, brake/clutch/MC/power booster and I still need to lower the rear end a couple of inches to get the ride height. Add up all these things and a few more, it makes more sense to sell this chassis to someone wants a good driver with upgrades and then add the Corvette stuff to new frame rails & center section.

Anyway, I'm still in the dreaming/research stage but rest assured, many pics will be posted with whichever direction I go!