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PonchoJohn 05-14-2015 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bdahlg68 (Post 605159)
Thanks Ron! I'm trying! I did get 4 of the 6 holes drilled for the mounts. While I think they are in the right spot so that the tires are centered in the front wheel wells this is the part that is purely an educated guess.

Well, ya figure the bottom rear of the fender can only go so far rearward(it'll butt up to the rocker), so that'll get you 99% of the way there.
This is a very interesting idea you're putting together.

bdahlg68 05-14-2015 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PonchoJohn (Post 605430)
Well, ya figure the bottom rear of the fender can only go so far rearward(it'll butt up to the rocker), so that'll get you 99% of the way there.
This is a very interesting idea you're putting together.

Thanks! Yeah that's pretty much what I did. As long as I measured caster right it should be good. Maybe I'm worried for nothing but I really want the wheel to be centered perfectly in the wheel well.

65_LS1_T56 05-15-2015 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bdahlg68 (Post 605477)
Thanks! Yeah that's pretty much what I did. As long as I measured caster right it should be good. Maybe I'm worried for nothing but I really want the wheel to be centered perfectly in the wheel well.

I'll come over and check it with my laser eye...have some beer chilling :)

bdahlg68 05-15-2015 02:36 PM

Help is always welcome and there is always beer in the fridge here!

bdahlg68 06-29-2015 07:08 PM

Just about finished with the front suspension..... at least on the driver side. Moved the mounts rearward to try and get the wheel centered in fender. I think I'm pretty close. Some cars seem to have the wheels further rearward but looking at this shot of Mayhem I think I'm in about the same spot. Anyone think I need to go further rearward?

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/...pss0tajjeo.jpg

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/...psy1hwgblk.jpg

Nick@HPM 06-30-2015 05:22 PM

Looks great, love the ride height!!!

:underchair:

bdahlg68 07-06-2015 12:28 PM

Front suspension is in - needs some small adjustments and final welding. Hood hinges are a problem. Not much room forward of front fender attachment point.

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/...psn86s4h8z.jpg

WSSix 07-06-2015 08:24 PM

Forward opening hood like a vette? The C5/6 hood hinges lift up so the hood actually doesn't dip down into the area in front of the radiator that much. At least not compared to how a C2/3 vetter did. Looks good Brian.

hersheys69z 07-06-2015 09:42 PM

Glad to see someone attempting strut suspension

65_LS1_T56 07-07-2015 02:26 AM

Just put a tilt front end on it :)


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