Ideal front wheel backspacing for a GENI

[James OLC]

John's reasoning and his explanation in the PHR article is (as usual) bang on and reflects how we planned out the backspacing for our '67 - although we didn't have a clean slate to start with as we were already committed to a subframe and suspension design. In our case we ended up with 6.125" BS and an 8.5" wheel running a 255/35 18 tire. I do not think that this setup will work with all first gen's as it is dependant on a lot of different factors including control arm choices, spindles, and even tie rods, not to mention your subframe. It would have been ideal to go with more but this was the absolute maximum that we could accomodate in our configuration.

[bucks69]

its working now for some reason, thanks John!

The chassis is a Morrison Max-G so I had some choices as to what I wanted but Frank has talked me thru all the options, and has definetely allowed me to see the big picture. Thanks Frank

I was entirely overthinking the entire thing, and was at ropes end as to what to do. But I may be back on track.
These things are supposed to be fun, but dammit if this decision hasnt haunted me from day one. I can definitely see where the guys that can afford to write the check and take a turn-key car home (absolutely not me) has the advantage. Build it and I will pick it up, and oh by the way I want this, this, and this. It must be nice! I wished I was that guy, but I will get through this with help from guys that are active members and answer sometimes silly questions. Thanks to all!