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#1
05-03-2005, 07:40 AM
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I would like to know if we are the only ones running this setup.
1963 Tempest 2 Door Hard Top Ford 9" Small web 4.11 gears Posi trac QA1 Adj. coil overs Cali. Chassis Works 4 link suspension 1963 Le Mans Convertible Ford" Big web 3.50 gears and Trac loc QA1 Adj. coil overs Cali. Chassis Works 32" Pro-street Adj. Ladder bars Are we alone? |
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#2
05-03-2005, 08:08 AM
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Any pics???
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#3
05-03-2005, 08:09 AM
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I know of at least one other in the east.Mine has a 57 pontiac with ladder bars and coilovers.I just sold a convert with a 12bolt and ladder bars and coilovers.FYI,Tom
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#4
05-03-2005, 08:30 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Don Schiller:
Any pics??? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I am trying to build up the suspense... but yes I have them I'll try to post them later on. |
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#5
05-03-2005, 08:59 AM
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I have a 62 with a similar set up
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#6
05-03-2005, 09:22 AM
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Reliving my old man's glory days: street racing his '62 Savoy 413 wedge Eastbound on Dempster Rd.....any takers? |
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#7
05-03-2005, 10:00 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by APACHE:
Here's mine - Dana 60 rear w/4 link. QUOTE] NICE! But here is a ? for all of you... why are your coil overs so close to the middle of the pumpkin? Isn't the ideal place to put them further out? Doesn't that affect the balance of the car? That isn't how we have ours. We have them way out close to the wheels away fromt he middle. |
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#8
05-03-2005, 12:47 PM
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mine are inline with the unibody rails.Tom
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05-03-2005, 01:40 PM
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Ditto
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#10
05-03-2005, 09:51 PM
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Just picked up a 9 inch for my 63. Because i plan on doing alot of street driving i was leaning towards a 4 link set up. Does anyone here have any photos of a 63 with a 4 link.
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#11
05-03-2005, 09:56 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by gary(g-man:
Just picked up a 9 inch for my 63. Because i plan on doing alot of street driving i was leaning towards a 4 link set up. Does anyone here have any photos of a 63 with a 4 link. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I'll see what I can do about the pics... |
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#12
05-03-2005, 09:58 PM
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go with ladder bars,a little more street friendly.Tom
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05-03-2005, 09:59 PM
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I have a Versailles 9" in mine with QA1 shocks and 32" bars similar to Comp. Eng. ladder links that I fabricated. I will try to post a picture.
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Tom 1963 Lemans -428 +.030, SD Perf KRE heads, turbo 350, 9" Ford 3:90, 11.01@121 1956 Chieftain gasser, 461 stroked 400, SD Perf ported E-heads, turbo 400, Dana 3:70 10.40@125 |
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05-03-2005, 10:02 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tom s:
go with ladder bars,a little more street friendly.Tom </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Tom S, I called you several years ago after buying my '63. Built the suspension based on your suggestions. Thanks for your help. Tom
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#15
05-03-2005, 10:17 PM
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looks great,wish mine was that clean!Been thinking of redoing the underside of my car but then I might not want to drive it.Tom
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05-03-2005, 10:32 PM
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Thanks. I got a little carried away since I'm from Cleveland and this was an Arizona car. Here is a picture of the ladder bar front mount. I also did some minor frame modifications to fit 28x13.5 tires.
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Tom 1963 Lemans -428 +.030, SD Perf KRE heads, turbo 350, 9" Ford 3:90, 11.01@121 1956 Chieftain gasser, 461 stroked 400, SD Perf ported E-heads, turbo 400, Dana 3:70 10.40@125 |
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#17
05-04-2005, 06:07 AM
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Are these cars your daily drivers or are they your weekend warriors?
Nice job on the fab work. I am just happy we aren't the only ones running this setup. You do some impressive work. |
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#18
05-04-2005, 07:16 AM
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mine is a weekend warrior car.If you are looking for a daily driver I would spend more time and figure out a leaf spring setup.The ladder bars are more forgiving than a 4 link for everyday driving and the leafs would be much better than the ladder bars.IMHO,Tom
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#19
05-04-2005, 07:39 AM
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Hmm, oh well. I hope my setup is forgiving. Since it is gonna be a daily driver I hope it doesn't kick the crap out of me too bad. But that's why I bought the 32" ladder bars from Cali. chassis works. It has poly urethane bushings in these so hopefully that will take a little vibration out of the ride and make it tolerable.
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#20
05-04-2005, 08:46 AM
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poly bushings will help a lot.My experiance is they dont like going fast around corners,mine has a real wierd feeling like it is trying to lift the outside rear wheel.Tom
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