Hi Wally,
I've got yhe stock front end under mine with everythign rebuilt. I'll check
the ride height as it sets in the frame then again with the motor out and
let you know what that much weight does. It will make a difference
depending on what you;ve got for a front end and the shape of the springs.
Paul Blosser
School of Metaphysics
1954 3100
WR Teto wrote:
> Sounds like you're having a great time Paul! One question; did you
> happen to note how much the front end dropped from the weight, once you
> added the engine and tranny combination? I'm a bit behind you and am
> looking to set up my new rear leaf suspension. I want to make sure that
> when I set the height of the rear that it will not be below the front
> height. Do you think you got 1 or 2 inches of drop after adding the
> weight in the front?
>
> BTW, I talked to Sam from Shadetree Mechanic at the Worcester, MA
> carshow last week. He had his '54 GMC with him. He gave me quite a few
> tips on suspension setup and engine placement. I'm taking his advice
> and straightening out the line of the rear leafs to make them parallel
> instead of "toed-in" on the original frame. This is necessitating some
> custom crossmember and bracketry fabrication.
>
> Hope next weekend is as good as the last for you!
>
> Wally / Templeton, MA
> 53 3100 rod project
>
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