Thread: lets see some ratrods
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11-15-2008 05:53 PM #136
this thing runs all over hazel green ala(# 1 ) bama .. he may even be a member here ..
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11-15-2008 08:26 PM #137
Here is my 27 in progress. . . .It's Just a Car!
It takes a real MAN to build a hotrod - and not use chevy power!!?
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11-16-2008 02:40 PM #138
i know some of you on here dont agree with my build so this aint for you.
this is were im at on it. i did lift the front 2" just dont have pics yet
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let the flaming begin
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11-16-2008 08:51 PM #139
Hey nitrous nut,
You don't have to call folks out for not enjoying your work - f*** them. As long as your happy what you did should be all that counts.
I'm not personally into that "style" of truck but I have to give you props for A. setting a plan & following it
B. finishing the project
C. putting pix out for others to disect it.
D. finishing the project
Enjoy it - it looks like a fun vehicle.
REGSLast edited by Larry M; 06-14-2009 at 11:57 AM.
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11-16-2008 09:12 PM #140
Originally Posted by REGsLast edited by Larry M; 06-14-2009 at 11:58 AM.
Ken Thomas
NoT FaDe AwaY and the music didn't die
The simplest road is usually the last one sought
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01-09-2009 03:28 AM #141
this thread was a ton of fun to go through, I will be adding my new project once I get it all figured out. Bookmarked this thread for sure.,Looking for a 50's suburban
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01-15-2009 11:24 PM #142
well it aint much but heres mineRev Tex DeVille yestday is gone, tomrrow may never come but today is a gift, thats why it is called the present!
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01-16-2009 08:09 AM #143
latest hot rod mag has a spread on rat rodsiv`e used up all my sick days at work .. can i call in dead ?
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02-05-2009 04:25 PM #144
here is one for you....a skull on wheels
I call him "T-Bone". I built this car last winter in my garage from a 1923 Ford (glass body) T- shell. It has a 300 h.p. sbc with a 350 turbo trans.
Streetrodman
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02-05-2009 04:56 PM #145
skull on wheels
My ride.
Streetrodman
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02-06-2009 12:24 PM #146
30s Model A chopped/airbagged truck
Just finished this truck FEb 01, 2009....5 days ago.
took it to the car show in St Paul MN....about 45 miles from my home town of Osceola WI.
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02-07-2009 07:35 AM #147
A few observations
You might consider a few changes.Put your spring pack UNDER your perch and your frame will be sitting on a nice flat sturdy surface , instead of hanging on 4 nuts . Doing this will allow you to have your spring hangers pointing down. Your frame should just about stay at the same height. Shocks also work best with a 5-25 degree angle, I had my shocks on a spindley bracket like you do and a good bump bent one of them . Also is your panhard bar hidden from view . I'm not an expert but there are somethings that just have to go a certain way ti operate correctly and safley. LFEFailing to plan is planing to fail
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02-08-2009 07:21 AM #148
I agree with you about the spring perch positioning and shock mounts. As far as the panhard bar, I don't run one on the front of my car either and have never had a lick of problems. I know several guys that don't have one on the front... Why do you think one is required?ChopTopJimmy
Always looking for Model A bodies and frames in good shape...
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02-08-2009 03:06 PM #149
Here is what Speedway has to say:There is some controversy surrounding the use of a Panhard rod on cross spring drop axle suspension systems . While there are many hotrods running around without one most of the top chassis builders feel that it is a necessary part of a front suspension , especially with a 4 bar . With an original buggy spring and wishbone setup , the triangle shape of the wishbone limited side to side motion .Even a split wishbone or radius rod front end with the axle mounting points wider than the frame mounting points provides some measure of triangulation to help control side motion . By its design the four-bar front end is engineered to allow the front suspension to travel freely ( thus providing better ride quality and handling characteristics ) but it can not control side to side motion . The problem is compounded by cross- steering , as any side to side movement WILL cause bump steer . A Panhard bar should be considered mandatory on all four-bar systems and recommended on all cross steer systems . While building my ride every rod I looked at had one , so I put one on mine. LFEFailing to plan is planing to fail
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02-08-2009 03:22 PM #150
Read part of your quote from Speedway; While there are many hotrods running around without one MOST of the top chassis builders feel that it is a necessary part of a front suspension. That says most, not all. I've never had a problem with Bumpsteer and I'm sure plenty of others haven't also. That's why there are many Hotrods running around Without one. CTJChopTopJimmy
Always looking for Model A bodies and frames in good shape...
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