Well as I read the rule book a 9" Ford rear end is legal. And it really
doesn't address the suspension part of the question. My interpretation (no
warranty implied here) of the suspension issue is that it's a stock class
vehicle and should retain the rudimentary basics of the stock design. Modern
shocks and or coil oversee used with the stock type solid axle would be
satisfactory in my mind. Remember a stock frame is mandatory.
John Beckett, LSR Comp Coupe #79
----- Original Message -----
From: <ARDUNDOUG@aol.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2000 11:23 AM
Subject: Production Class Suspension Mods
> Group,
> This is a good question for Dan Warner. A guy called me yesterday and
was
> talking about the suspension and drive train modifications allowable in
> Production class. He has a 37 Ford and was unsure if he had to stay with
the
> stock Ford-type rear end or if he could use a modern type such as a 9"
Ford,
> as long as he didn't go to a quick-change type differential.
> The rule book, as I recall, states that in Production you must stay
with
> the stock-type running gear. Does this mean that the "buggy-spring"
> suspension must be retained also, along with the straight front axle, as
> opposed to a IFS installed on what was originally on the early
> Fords?...........Ardun Doug King
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