Thread: 52 chevy buisness coupe

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Hello everyone I have just purchased a 1952 chevy buisness coupe and was wondering what kind if suspension I should use on it. Any info would greatly be appreciated seeing since this is my first build.

Originally Posted by Velasquez

Hello everyone I have just purchased a 1952 chevy buisness coupe and was wondering what kind if suspension I should use on it. Any info would greatly be appreciated seeing since this is my first build.

Hey Velasques, welcome to CHR!! Congrats on your '52 Chevy. I'm not a Chevy expert but some of these guys are. The kind of suspension you choose would depend on how you intend to build the car - hot rod, street rod, custom, low-rider, etc and what kind of budget you're working with. Will it be a driver or a show car? Do you have the skills to install it yourself or will you be hiring it done?

Off the top of my head, Jaguar suspension front & rear might be something to consider....it's affordable, rides & handles well, has rack & pinion steering & disc brakes. Just a thought.....

Oh, pics would be great, too! We're a very visual bunch of folks!

2nd that vote. Find a trashed XJ6 that still has the suspension and graft both front & rear into the Chevy for a sweet ride.

maybe even the twin overhead cam 6 cylinder and all the 12 volt accessories

Originally Posted by jerry clayton

maybe even the twin overhead cam 6 cylinder and all the 12 volt accessories

Jag 4.2L dressed up to look like an earler 3.8L. Add in a 5spd with a conversion bellhousing.. Perfect.

here are just a few of the Mll front ends i've put in early chevys. all ride nice. more pictures if you need them..

all them jacks and that level will give away your secrets -----------however, too much reflection, hard to see the bubble to tell if its level!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


hope you can see that I'm trying to be funny---great work!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, that's totally jacked up!!!! (pun intended!!)

Originally Posted by jerry clayton

all them jacks and that level will give away your secrets -----------however, too much reflection, hard to see the bubble to tell if its level!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


hope you can see that I'm trying to be funny---great work!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ha Ha, don't you have some engine stands to work on???? the bubble is between the lines it's me thats a half a bubble off...

Originally Posted by parkwood

it's me thats a half a bubble off...

Me too, for as far back as I can remember!!!!
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Pre-requsit to be a member here.

Hey Parkwood, what bags are those? I'm thinking of adding air bags to my MII on my 40 on a budget. Thay look real similar to an air assist bag for light duty pick up trucks?

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

Hey Parkwood, what bags are those? I'm thinking of adding air bags to my MII on my 40 on a budget. Thay look real similar to an air assist bag for light duty pick up trucks?

Ryan for those bags i'm not sure, but i think they were made by Firestone... They were put on this car by someone else and he did such a bad job the owner was afraid to drive it, parked it for a year until he had me rebuild the front end, i just reused the bags... If you want i have a few places to look and see what i can come up with about getting you some bags but you know thats just the start??? pump, tank, switches,, etc....

Originally Posted by techinspector1

Me too, for as far back as I can remember!!!!
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always nice to have company....

Originally Posted by parkwood

Ryan for those bags i'm not sure, but i think they were made by Firestone... They were put on this car by someone else and he did such a bad job the owner was afraid to drive it, parked it for a year until he had me rebuild the front end, i just reused the bags... If you want i have a few places to look and see what i can come up with about getting you some bags but you know thats just the start??? pump, tank, switches,, etc....

I thought about just using a dump switch and leveling valve on the front and rear for now? Then upgrade to a hifi kit later.