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Post by turdcorn on Oct 30, 2016 17:38:41 GMT -5
So I've read the metric and wagon topics for this particular vehicle already. What I see mentioned all the time, is notching these cars to let them roll up. What I don't see mentioned is how to make them hard. Up until this build, we have been stuck with rules that the aforementioned techniques would apply. However, we are gonna be able to add some plates and probably leafs this year. I do need to read through leaf spring how to and ill probably do that tonight. Is there any other reading material I should check out that goes beyond notching? I haven't found much specific material regarding the roof and how to build the back end. Seems a lot of space is wasted on whether to run a gate or not.... LoL
Help is appreciated. Thank you all for reading
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Post by demoboy333 on Oct 30, 2016 20:05:16 GMT -5
WE take the gate off an push roof up above the notch in rear. Look at ur wagon pics also an see how they bend. If they allow plates on humps do it. if u can plate also do it. Also if u get extra plates then tilt an plate ur front archs.
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Post by cheezwhiz31 on Oct 31, 2016 15:59:32 GMT -5
leafs. not notch maybe one dimple way in the back. My opinion no leafs no rear bumper if allowed to change body mounts out and bolt solid. Leafs good hard rear bumper and a gate in. I would leave the gate in for the heat and see what happens with out leafs and pull the roof up... Plate in front of rear tire and humps and everywhere else...if allowed.
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Post by marked1 on Nov 1, 2016 0:12:39 GMT -5
Leaf it. Since plating was mentioned, under your feet and under back seat. Good gas tank protector if rules allow. Connect it to wherever possible as far as rules go. Good bumpers front and back. Leave tailgate on if leafing and weld as much as you are allowed. A flat leafed wagon is NASTY in the right hands! With that said I wouldn't run a wagon without leafs, I'd feel like I wasted a damn good car.
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Post by turdcorn on Nov 8, 2016 22:00:25 GMT -5
If I tilt this thing, what adjustments need to be made to the trans mount?
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Post by justforfun1973 on Nov 8, 2016 22:21:07 GMT -5
If I tilt this thing, what adjustments need to be made to the trans mount? Anytime you tilt you might need to lower the cross member depending how much you tilt. |
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Post by turdcorn on Nov 8, 2016 22:24:17 GMT -5
Thanks. Never done it before to any car. Reading the ford thread now to get an idea. Does it mess with driveshaft much?
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Post by justforfun1973 on Nov 8, 2016 23:09:55 GMT -5
Thanks. Never done it before to any car. Reading the ford thread now to get an idea. Does it mess with driveshaft much? If you tilt enough your yolk will rub trans tunnel. I have never done a metric GM tho. Just tilt it and try and have drive shaft as straight as possible with no rubbing of sheet metal. Imo |
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Post by demoboy333 on Nov 9, 2016 16:48:38 GMT -5
Mines tilted 9 inchs an no rubbing.
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Post by wwj96 on Nov 13, 2016 22:37:59 GMT -5
Leaf it and leave gate on tilt front and go piss off some fords😉
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Post by STROMI 121 on Nov 14, 2016 12:08:29 GMT -5
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