So, after the storm has calmed
Have we decided who is the best for IFS? I lean toward Heidts, the catalog
has all the info you need to get basic info..
Shawn
>From: "joe" <chevy1@jps.net>
>Reply-To: "joe" <chevy1@jps.net>
>To: "william moldenhauer" <wmh678@worldnet.att.net>, "oletrucks"
><oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation
>Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2000 12:34:03 -0700
>
>Oh mines on the road and with enough trophies to satisfy that part of the
>sport. Now the awards are no big deal and I just enjoy driving the truck
>when time allows.
>
>Joe Garcia
>Yuba City, CA
>1950 Chevrolet 3100
>
>http://chevy1.freeservers.com/
>http://50chevy.freeservers.com/
>http://1950Jeepster.freeservers.com/
>-----Original Message-----
>From: william moldenhauer <wmh678@worldnet.att.net>
>To: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; 'Don
>Simmons' <tasimmons@cbnn.net>; joe <chevy1@jps.net>; BelAir Bob
><rogerz@planetwide.com>; oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Date: Saturday, September 09, 2000 5:41 AM
>Subject: Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation
>
>
> >one more point to a well written response.I was talking to my buddy at
>the
> >speed shop and he had a rather surprising remark to my question of which
>ifs
> >he thought was the best performer he stated that after installing more
>than
> >fifty ifs units mine was the only one (besides his )that was on the road
>all
> >the others were still in the project stage it seems most people are
>willing
> >to tear them down put in some considerable money then abandon them.I
>would
> >hope that on the list we have a much better record of actually finishing
> >these trucks.
> >Bill 53-3600 hot rod (project again)
> >Channahon,Ill.
> >website
> >www.hotrodstogo.com
> >Go ahead and take risks....just be sure that everything
> > will turn out OK.
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>
> >To: 'Don Simmons' <tasimmons@cbnn.net>; joe <chevy1@jps.net>; BelAir Bob
> ><rogerz@planetwide.com>; oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> >Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 5:39 AM
> >Subject: RE: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation
> >
> >
> >> Not to argue the point but Mr. Meyer makes an interesting statement.
> >Let's see, why would I want a front suspension capable of carrying more
> >weight than I'm going to put on it, that's been tried and proven over
>years
> >of on the road service, who's parts are available almost anywhere, that
>was
> >designed and put together by a multitude of engineers capitalizing on
> >millions of dollars and years of research at one of the biggest auto
> >manufacturers in the world, when I can get one from some guy who says his
> >design is right for my vehicle. Hmmmmmmm..... I'll have to think about
>that
> >a while.
> >>
> >> One of the problems we face in this hobby is that there are a lot, and
>I
> >mean a LOT of people out there trying to capitalize on the popularity of
>IFS
> >systems for street and hot rods. Unfortunately many don't have the
> >experience or engineering background to guarantee their product is safe
>and
> >will actually perform as advertised. This is particularly true when
> >selecting a Mustang II system. Just open any of the street rod mags and
>the
> >pages are full of little one or two man shops offering a "better" Mustang
>II
> >suspension. There's even a couple making bolt on systems for people that
>are
> >either too cheap to hire a professional welder or to lazy to learn how to
> >weld themselves. I know there are several people who will argue that
>with
>a
> >lot of these old cars and trucks the original system was bolted on, but
>in
> >most cases that's not completely true. The original IFS on my 41 Chevy
> >Coupe was bolted and riveted on, and they used some very stout rivets. I
> >know because I had to g!
> >> rind and drill them all out. Bolt on systems, no matter how well they
>are
> >designed, are dangerous unless permanently welded in position.
> >>
> >> I'm not saying that Mr. Meyer makes an inferior product, it may be
> >excellent for all I know, but common sense tells me that most small
> >companies don't have the capability or resources to properly design and
>test
> >a "new" suspension system. One of the valuable lessons I've learned
>over
> >the years is that when it comes to suspension, brakes, and steering,
> >compromising on quality or experimenting with unproven designs can kill
>you
> >or even worse, someone else.
> >>
> >> Bill Whittaker
> >> '53 3100 Hemi
> >> Built like a Rock
> >> With Mopar Stock
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Don Simmons [mailto:tasimmons@cbnn.net]
> >> Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 11:32 PM
> >> To: joe; BelAir Bob; oletrucks
> >> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation
> >>
> >>
> >> Have you heard of Jim Meyer Racing Products of Lincoln City,Oregon? He
> >makes
> >> a crossmember that uses GM spindles-brakes-ball joints. His claim is
>that
> >> you get the correct design for your car or truck,not the geometry for
> >Fords
> >> cheapest car in 1974. (DISCLAIMER)This is not an endorsement of his
> >products
> >> or ideas. But if you are interested,his phone # is 1-800-824-1752 ext.
>2.
> >He
> >> says he personally handles all phone inquiries and makes kits for
> >1933-1959
> >> Chevy trucks. I have his catalog and everything looks pretty good and
> >seems
> >> competitively priced. You might want to check him out!
> >> Don Simmons
> >> 1953 3100
> >> 1962 C10 etc
> >> and sad to say former owner of 1957 Chevy station wagon(I just sold it)
> >> Othello,Washington
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "joe" <chevy1@jps.net>
> >> To: "BelAir Bob" <rogerz@planetwide.com>; "oletrucks"
> >> <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> >> Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 8:56 AM
> >> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation
> >>
> >>
> >> > I just installed another Heidt's Universal Multi-fit crossmember on
> >> another
> >> > one of my toys. The crossmember is actually the same as the one
> >produced
> >> by
> >> > Fat Fendered Street Rods which I've used in the past also and was
>very
> >> > satisfied. The kits come with very detailed instructions.
> >> >
> >> > No the upgrade to 11" rotors is a wise decision especially on todays
> >> > roadways. I always upgrade to the 11" rotors and appreciate the
>added
> >> > braking capability. My only negative comment on their basic upgrade
>kit
> >> > which gives you the brackets, bearing and seals is that you have to
>get
> >> > rotors off of a certain year car and calipers off a different year
>car.
> >> The
> >> > worst part of all is that their instruction sheet has the wrong year
>of
> >> car
> >> > listed for the calipers and they won't fit the brackets? I'm
>sticking
> >> with
> >> > the complete brake kit from ECI from now on because there kits didn't
> >give
> >> > me a headache.
> >> >
> >> > The rotors will lightly surface rust but I'd rather have that then a
> >> coating
> >> > that might cause brake fade.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Joe Garcia
> >> > Yuba City, CA
> >> > 1950 Chevrolet 3100
> >> >
> >> > http://chevy1.freeservers.com/
> >> > http://50chevy.freeservers.com/
> >> > http://1950Jeepster.freeservers.com/
> >> > -----Original Message-----
> >> > From: BelAir Bob <rogerz@planetwide.com>
> >> > To: oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> >> > Date: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 8:12 AM
> >> > Subject: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > >Friends,
> >> > >
> >> > >I'm going to order the MII IFS for my niece's 57 3100 this week and
> >have
> >> a
> >> > >couple of questions ya'll might be able to help me with.
> >> > >
> >> > >First, I like the looks and price of Heidt's Economy MII setup.
>They
> >> have
> >> > >just recenly developed this kit for TF trucks. Has any one had any
> >> > >experience with Heidt's units good or bad?
> >> > >
> >> > >Second, the tech guy I talked to at Heidt's strongly recommended
> >> upgrading
> >> > >to 11" rotors. I know not to cut corners on the brake system, but
>are
> >> the
> >> > >11" rotors that neccessary or is it just a way for Heidt's to get
> >another
> >> > >$95 out of me?
> >> > >
> >> > >Third, many months back there was a discussion on the list about
>what
> >> > >coating to use on brake rotors to protect/seal the surface until
>time
> >to
> >> > put
> >> > >the truck on the road. Did we ever come up with anything on that?
>It
> >> may
> >> > >be as mush as 2 years before this truck hits the streets and I don't
> >want
> >> > >the rotors to rust up in the mean time.
> >> > >
> >> > >Thanks
> >> > >
> >> > >Robert Rogers
> >> > >57 Belair Sport Coupe restored to original
> >> > >55 -2 3105
> >> > >55 -2 6400
> >> > >55 -5 3100 Wife's project
> >> > >57 3100
> >> > >and a few others
> >> > >
> >> > >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
>1959
> >> > >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
>1959
> >>
> >> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
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