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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