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'63 ifs
has anyone here entertained the idea of installing an aftermarket ifs under a '63? I haven't seen anything on this. Also, anyone know where I can find a dimensioned drawing for a stock front suspension, so maybe I can talk to one of the mfgrs?
thanx marbs |
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I have used these guys for several builds. None were early Tempest's but I dont see why with correct measurement, you cant find one that will work. Excellent product!!
http://www.fatmanfab.com/index.php
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Keith Collier 61-63 Pontiac Tempest Tech advisor POCI.org |
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thanx Keith. That's one of the mfgrs. I was looking at. I thought if I could send them an accurate drawing, maybe they could help me out. I'd sure like to see an original factory drawing.
marbs |
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Check out this thread. Saw this car last year in Norwalk. OUTSTANDING workmanship!!!
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...ight=63+06+gto
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New guy here - I just picked-up a '63 Tempest that will be my next project. The previous owner put in a universal 60'' track width Heidt's IFS that looks like it was practically made to fit in there.
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Welcome!!!! Pictures would be nice,,,Both of the car & the front suspension that was installed.
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thanx for the reply. I'd also like pics. That's on the order of what I was thinking of, but a bolt in would sure be nice.
marbs |
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my ifs on a 62
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#9
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Alot of work there. Which kit?
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#10
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no kit. i bought all separate parts off ebay mostly. the cross member is from a guy up in seattle that basically copied a fatman cross member. shop is called joe welder.
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Thanks for the welcome. If I did this right, here are some pics - a few of the car and the 4-cylinder engine that came with it (also came with a 350) and a few of how the suspension crossmember fits.
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That 4 cyl looks like the 4bbl motor.
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looks good,
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GaryK - It has a 4-barrel intake on there, which I presume is original. The guy I bought it from also gave me an Offenhauser dual-quad intake and carb setup for a V8 that he said the prior owner gave to him with the car.
I pulled the block, head and intake numbers on the 4 cylinder, but I can't find anyplace online that provides decoding info for the 4 cylinder... just numbers for the V8 motors. Does anyone know how to decode one of these? Numbers I have are: Block - 544131 Head - 543787 Intake - 541259 ahnuld - What color is that you've painted your car? I've been kicking around paint color ideas and I like it. |
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Look on the front of the block, just below where the head bolts on. Look for a 3 didget code, Something like,,,84Z,,87Z,,77Y,,,This code will tell exactly what motor it is.
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Keith Collier 61-63 Pontiac Tempest Tech advisor POCI.org |
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77Y it is!
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10:25:1 comp 166 HP motor! Dual quad Offy is nice too!
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Yep!! 166 hp with automatic trans,,4 bbl carb,,dual valve springs.
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Keith Collier 61-63 Pontiac Tempest Tech advisor POCI.org |
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