Re: [FWDLK] Different frame options for our cars?

[William Huff <whuff@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Wow, great info, thanks.

Bill Huff

At 11/4/201007:38 PM, Jim Rawa wrote:
> you'd have to
> channel the body over the frame, or z the rear of the frame and add
> lowering spindles/springs up frt... ride height would end up being at
> least 6" higher than stock...  shoebox fords get away with S-10
> chassis with a severe channel and lowering, i'm clipping the frt of a 51
> ford with an 85 s-10, but z'ing the frt clip 8" to get away from the
> truck ride height.
>  
> take into consideration: a typical cars spindle centerline is between
> 0-4" above the runing centerline of the frame rails, i.e. the rocker
> panel...  a truck frame, even mini-truck, is typically 10" from
> the rail centerline... 
>  
> this gives all the mercedes-banz's and camaros of the 80s craze of cars
> on truck frames that "extra clearance" stance of "riding
> on jackstands"
>  
> picturing the dakota, the spindle [by memory] is just in line or slightly
> below the rocker- so thats seems like 6" more, for say 12" from
> the ground to rocker panel- without modification
>  
> i didnt mention truck chassis in the mix in an earlier response since
> trucks typically would give a ride far inferior to the stock
> chassis.  the S-10 clip can be mellowed with g-body springs [monte
> carlo/grand prix etc 78-87]  i couldnt begin to know what to do with
> the dakota chassis/clip to make it car-worthy since those tend to run
> mitsubishi v-6s so i had no reason to part one.  in any case,
> whether S-10/ranger/or dakota.... 2wd only, unless a monster truck is on
> the order list for 4wd!
>  
> here's what a 54 chrysler looks like on a 78 olds 98 chassis.... this was
> all crap in a scrap pile that would have been melted down for a few
> toyotas... but with 5 days, $200, a 54 new yorker 2drht, 53 desoto 4dr,
> 56 F100, and 78 olds... this is what happens...
>  
> http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j207/finned440/rattruck%20roadster/IMG_1573.jpg
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: William Huff <whuff@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Thu, Nov 4, 2010 5:41 pm
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Different frame options for our cars?
>
> Was thinking of measuring out a Dakota for my 58 DeSoto.
>
> Bill Huff
>
> At 11/4/201011:49 AM, Thy Ramirez wrote:
> > Howdy everyone!
> > Anyone use a different frame for our cars?  I am now starting to
> > work on my 57 Dodge 2 door hardtop and would like to know what I could
> > use with this.  Please email me with your ideas.  I would still
> > like to use my original frame at a later date.
> >  
> > Thanks in advance! 
> >  
> >
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