Thread: Project American Graffiti Coupe

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Originally Posted by Newbomb Turk

Which front axle is used on the coupe? Also, which width? The New Nerf Bar you have looks pretty much dead on, Gonna have to grab one for my build.

Hey Newbomb Turk,

First off I just have to say that you are going to LOVE this bumper if you decide to order one (and I really hope you do)!!!!

OK, to answer your question about the front axle. The Original Graffiti Coupe has an original front 1932 Ford HEAVY axle (this axle was used ONLY on 32 Fords) that has been dropped 4 inches. The Axle was then chrome plated. Please take notice that the center of the axle is silver and not chrome. This is because the axle was NOT polished out in the center there for leaving it a rough finish (stock) which the crome does not stick to. Now the axle I have on my project in all of my pictures is a Magnum 32 axle that has been dropped 4 inches. the measurement from king pin to king pin is 48 iches as where the original coupes is close to 49 inches. The KOOL thing about the magnum axle is that it has the stock looking appearance of an original 32 Ford (however it is NOT a HEAVY AXLE). This means no logos to remove. I do have an original 32 heavy axle that I am planning on getting dropped and chromed so the axle on the project is going to be replaced. This is only being done so my project matches the original coupes. I know, I'm touched in the head!!!!!

What motor are you putting in???

Originally Posted by Jack60

What motor are you putting in???

Hey Jack60,

I am putting in a 1962 327 engine. The engine has a 270 comp cam with 1:94 double hump heads and 10.5 domed keith black pistons. The intake is the ever so rare Man A Fre with four 1958 chevy truck 2bl carbs.

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