Sure Walley, I considered boxing the frame above the rear springs but still
haven't decided yet. Kinda feel that once I get started I wouldn't know
where to stop:) so I figure that I'll just think on it for a while longer.
Let us know how your parallelling project turns out.
Jeff Davis
'51 custom
>From: WR Teto <monadnoc@wgserv.crystal-mtn.com>
>Reply-To: monadnoc@wgserv.crystal-mtn.com
>To: Jeff Davis <jsd51@hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Wow -- I'm making some headway now!
>Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 10:24:06 -0400
>
>Hi Jeff. I'm not sure on the reasoning or logic, but all Sam told me
>was that "it rode like crap" with the springs not parallel, so it
>sounded like he was speaking from experience. I just removed my old
>rear crossmember yesterday and brought home a piece of rectangular
>tubing from work (it helps to be working in a welding shop). I
>temporarily clamped it in place and will mount the rear shackles to it.
>It looks like I will have to move each shackle in about 3 to 3-1/2" for
>the springs to be parallel. I bought a rear leaf kit from Chassis
>Engineering and the springs have 5 leaves so it looks like a more
>flexible leaf set-up than the original. I guess the only drawback about
>changing to this parallel set-up is the extra fabrication involved, but
>I've expected plenty of that stuff anyway, i.e. engine mounts,
>transmission crossmember, etc. My plan is to temporarily clamp or tack
>everything in place, take about a zillion measurements to make sure I
>got it all square, then weld it all in and paint it. At that point I'll
>finally have a rolling chassis and will really feel I'm making
>progress. Keep me updated on how things are going. Several of us here
>are around the same stage of construction, and it's good to swap advice
>and experience. Oh yeah, I was also considering boxing the sections of
>the frame around where the shackles are mounted for a bit more
>rigidity. Have you considered doing this?
>
>Wally / Templeton, MA
>
> >
> > Just a quick question. What is the purpose to paralelling the
> > rear
> > leafs?. I'm in the middle of replacing mine and I figure if it's of
> > great
> > benefit now would be the time to know.
>
>
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