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by dms2871
Mon Jul 11, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Leaf spring relocation sliders and pertches
Replies: 8
Views: 14523

Re: Leaf spring relocation sliders and pertches

Have to ask around, with a race track nearby I'm sure there are several. Go to one of your local races and ask some of the guys. I asked this guy I work with he's in the process of building a 69 Camaro that's going to be pro touring he has a 4 link rear end system and said moser did the axle for him
by dms2871
Fri Jul 08, 2016 3:52 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Leaf spring relocation sliders and pertches
Replies: 8
Views: 14523

Re: Leaf spring relocation sliders and pertches

John_Heard wrote:Most chassis builders have them.

Don't even know where to look
by dms2871
Thu Jul 07, 2016 5:29 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Leaf spring relocation sliders and pertches
Replies: 8
Views: 14523

Re: Leaf spring relocation sliders and pertches

Most people really like the split monos. Yes, if you're wanting to move the springs in at the rear, it's going to take removing the old axle mounts, get you some new mounts - get a set of those from Smith Racecraft too, they make some nice ones. Mock everything up get your pinion angle set and rear...
by dms2871
Thu Jul 07, 2016 3:10 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Leaf spring relocation sliders and pertches
Replies: 8
Views: 14523

Re: Leaf spring relocation sliders and pertches

Are you attempting to move the rear leaf mounting point? If so, you're going to have to redo the axle mounts too as that location will change. The front mount often has enough slop in it to loosen up and let the rear of the spring move over some. If not you'll have to slot the mounting holes. Yes. ...
by dms2871
Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:06 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Mini Tubbing A 70 Nova
Replies: 37
Views: 71264

Re: Mini Tubbing A 70 Nova

supernova wrote:I have 275/60/15 drag radials that are 28" tall, 10.5" wide on a 10" rim with 5.5" back spacing with nothing removed, moved or cut.

So you never mini tubbed or moved leaf springs inboard
by dms2871
Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:53 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Sorry I've been gone
Replies: 7
Views: 13141

Re: Sorry I've been gone

Wow glad to hear your doing better hopefully you'll be back to yourself
by dms2871
Wed Jul 06, 2016 4:03 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Leaf spring relocation sliders and pertches
Replies: 8
Views: 14523

Leaf spring relocation sliders and pertches

This is what I want to do. I want to use the global west frame connectors (cause I don't want to cut the floor) and use the srd assassin bars. And also sliders I plan on using srd shock relocation kit and getting the shock plates too that go on the axle. So here is what I can't figure out...I see th...
by dms2871
Mon Jul 04, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: 72 ventura II project
Replies: 2
Views: 7576

Re: 72 ventura II project

thanks I'm ok now, regardless it wont be the same but it is what it is. any way I for got where I left off with this project
by dms2871
Sun Jul 03, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: 72 ventura II project
Replies: 2
Views: 7576

72 ventura II project

hello I'm back car never took off still in the process of still building at a standstill again....I got injured at work cut my upper lip and cut my septum along with my nose off had multiple surgeries cartilage out of my ear to repair nose. what they did was a Para median forehead flap, yes I was af...
by dms2871
Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: In the Shop
Topic: ventura II/nova project
Replies: 0
Views: 16730

ventura II/nova project

hi all been very busy past few yrs have been out of work.( im back to work now) but managed to work on car a little. still picking at it, still need passenger 1/4 panel yet been working on driver side mini tub and patching trunk holes (very tiny holes not worth chopping trunk apart for new pan) just...
by dms2871
Sun May 20, 2012 11:13 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Dse wheel tubs purchaced
Replies: 40
Views: 43913

Re: Dse wheel tubs purchaced

John_Heard wrote:No, they are 28" tall, 15" rim. Not a low profile tire.

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I can't find these
by dms2871
Thu May 17, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Dse wheel tubs purchaced
Replies: 40
Views: 43913

Re: Dse wheel tubs purchaced

So to run. 28x10.5 tire I need a 10x15 rims at what ever bs I measure up? This combo will work as a mini tub correct
by dms2871
Wed May 16, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Dse wheel tubs purchaced
Replies: 40
Views: 43913

Re: Dse wheel tubs purchaced

When you guys say 10" rim is that the width or diameter
by dms2871
Tue May 15, 2012 11:21 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Dse wheel tubs purchaced
Replies: 40
Views: 43913

Re: Dse wheel tubs purchaced

For now I'm going to hold off on rims and tires just tryin to get the body work done and I have a lot to do yet thanks for the info though
by dms2871
Tue May 15, 2012 3:58 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Dse wheel tubs purchaced
Replies: 40
Views: 43913

Re: Dse wheel tubs purchaced

Yeah that's what I hear it has to be squared cut and jig welded there is a place here David price metal works he also has a race car and races at summit motor sports drag strip here in Norwalk ohio