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1. [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: "BelAir Bob" <rogerz@planetwide.com>; Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:48:43 -0500; 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. Th; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00107.html (8,646 bytes)
2. RE: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@COMPAQ.com>; Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 10:16:42 -0500; GET THE 11" ROTORS. The 9" are standard Mustang II size and are barely sufficient for stopping 2700 pound Pintos and M-IIs. Friends, I'm going to order the MII IFS for my niece's 57 3100 this week an; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00112.html (9,267 bytes)
3. RE: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 11:37:39 -0400; Heidts makes excellent quality kits. I have one on my pro-street 41 Chevy coupe and just took delivery of another for my '53 3100. They can be installed in one afternoon, provided you can weld and h; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00122.html (10,546 bytes)
4. Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: "joe" <chevy1@jps.net>; Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 08:56:02 -0700; 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; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00124.html (10,922 bytes)
5. Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: "Don Simmons" <tasimmons@cbnn.net>; Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 20:32:22 -0700; 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; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00141.html (12,838 bytes)
6. Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: "joe" <chevy1@jps.net>; Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 23:03:31 -0700; Thanks for the front suspension information. I'm always looking for new catalogs and will give him a call tomorrow. Sorry to hear you sold your 57. Hopefully it went to a good home. I have my eye on; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00144.html (14,874 bytes)
7. RE: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 08:39:47 -0400; 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; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00146.html (15,746 bytes)
8. Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: "R Welch" <rwelch@ionet.net>; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 07:55:13 -0500; Jim Meyer also has a web site: unless permanently welded in position. One can always weld or tack weld the system after its bolted in place if you're concerned about that. oletrucks is devoted to Che; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00147.html (8,824 bytes)
9. Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: "Old Chevy Pickup" <oldchevypickup@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2000 09:48:39 EDT; I bought the Heidt's MII IFS kit for my 55 first series. I bought the deluxe kit. I have never done one of these swaps before and everything went in just as they said. All the parts were high qualit; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00148.html (11,293 bytes)
10. Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: "R Welch" <rwelch@ionet.net>; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 08:43:13 -0500; Resources and testing can be minimized with the software tools available these days - I have an IFS on my 56 TF that was built by a circle track racer back in the mid-80s. It uses an upper tube a-arm; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00149.html (11,498 bytes)
11. Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: Passnb4U@aol.com; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 11:42:49 EDT; excellent years I somewhat agree....but I spoke with a guy who remembers when Heidts and Fatmans were garage operation advertising in the litte 1x2 ads in the back of magazines.... Anyway, generally; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00156.html (9,731 bytes)
12. Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 12:16:14 -0400; permanently welded in position. I beg to differ here. There is nothing inherently dangerous with bolt-in suspension. Audi won LeMans after unbolting entire rear suspension/gearbox unit and replacing; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00157.html (9,767 bytes)
13. RE: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: "Richard Kinas" <rkinas@ctinet.net>; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 15:46:12 -0400; Welding on a frame should be a very last resort. The reason the factory used rivets and did not weld the components of the frame together is that the heat generated by the welding process causes the; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00159.html (10,035 bytes)
14. Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: "BelAir Bob" <rogerz@planetwide.com>; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 13:38:52 -0500; Not to throw gas on the fire , but our beloved Chevy/GMC used a bolt in IFS on all of the ' 73 to ' 87 1/2 thru 1 ton 2 wd pickups. 16 bolts is all that holds the entire crossmember in place. This f; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00161.html (9,382 bytes)
15. RE: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 15:17:25 -0400; 16 bolts is twice the number used by most of the Mustang II "bolt on" kits. Also remember the Chevy system was designed from the outset to be bolted to that specific frame. The people selling Mustang; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00162.html (10,617 bytes)
16. RE: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: "Don Fish" <bluecrow8@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2000 18:25:19 EDT; Hi guys, I have an electrical problem. After running well and uneventfully for a couple of weeks my 12V '54 failed to start an hour after parking it. I have the push button starter and have replaced; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00163.html (9,631 bytes)
17. RE: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: "Terry Beynon" <tbeynon@dsl.telocity.com>; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 17:31:46 -0500; If you want to see Heidt's products look at my page under 55-1. BTW I've been to their place. They have three guys on the phone and about 5 in the shop area. They have a good product IMHO but not big; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00164.html (9,929 bytes)
18. Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: "David" <David@gardener.com>; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 12:23:42 -0500; I have followed this thread with great interest. Try the 'sweet ryde' stuff here. It is vette based. Nice alternative to MII. David 1954 3100 5 Window http://www.progressiveautomotive.com/ -- Origina; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00165.html (10,782 bytes)
19. Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: Advdesign1@aol.com; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 19:57:12 EDT; I asked my metalurgist friend about welding to a truck frame. He said it was no big deal welding on old trucks since they used mild steel frames. Not to be done on new trucks. Car frames were welded; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00167.html (9,630 bytes)
20. Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2000 20:08:55 -0400; Well maybe, but I've seen a lot of cracked welds. Grant 50 Chevy 3100 52 GMC 150 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00169.html (11,121 bytes)

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