Thread: FFR 33 Ford Hot Rod

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Got the plumbing hooked up, need to run the wiring and she should be done. We also added the two QA-1 double adjustable shocks on the front. The compressor and alternator are in place and hooked up as are the heater hoses. We are going to pull the radiator now and go have it checked out, thinking there may be a pin hole. Looking for a good 15.5 inch electric fan if anyone has recommendations. The one I am using has 1200 CFM. I am thinking I may need to go higher.

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Here are some shots of the QA-1s

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Looking nice. Are the coil overs on upside down or can you run those like that?

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Yes, they are upside down. They are telling me I can and should run them upside down so the adjustment knobs are accessible. They show the Konis mounted upside down as well.

I'll bet that they are most likely mono-tube gas charged. Those can be mounted in any position because there is no air space in the working area of the shock. The oil doesn't foam and reduce the effectiveness of the shock, either.

I'll bet they were pricey, too. I'm leaning toward mono-tubes on my project. After watching a couple of videos, it's not hard to see the improvement.

Here's a video if anyone is interested:

https://www.kyb.com/kyb-tv/the-diffe...n-tube-shocks/

Yes, they required a savings plan and many months of waiting

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Whats the spring rates?

10-425 on the front and 10-325 on the rear have both dials set at 9

Sent the radiator to be flushed, tested and repaired, think I have a pinhole

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Yeah, that's a job you only want to do before you charge the AC and stick it all together!

Argh.. shame you didn't do this all before painting the car. Those guys must be pulling out their hair trying to handle all this with kid gloves.

But if it must be done, now's a good a time I guess. 8-)

Better them than me

I see a pretty nice hugger orange 70-73 camaro on a lift back there. Can you get more info or pics of it please? What, some of us have issues. LMAO!

That car has a monster LS/LSA Motor with a 2.9 Liter Whipple on it. I will get some shots next time I am out

Thanks, you definitely have my interest! It's a split bumper too!