I'm really digging the mock up. Cleavelands rule! Are you going to run those deep offset front wheels? Looks like the drag link will get into the tire pretty easy, could be the camera angle. I have plans to use a mustang 8.8 with 3.08 gears in my project. The downside to the 8.8 is as you mentioned is the extra offset. Not sure if I will shorten the long side or not. Your project is looking good. I will be getting plenty of inspiration next week as the street rod nationals come to town.
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It is a good thing I went with a 17" wheel, because the cross link just barely clears the wheels! That worked to my favor I guess! I plan on running these wheels, probably just powdercoated flat black though...just like everything else. I like that the wheels and tires will be all the same, so I can actually rotate them. I was never into the skinny front, fat rear tires kinda thing. To each their own though! Hopefully I can get back into the garage over the next couple of days and have me a roller!
-Andy
I like the wheel choice. Even if you don't coat them black they will have a nice contrast with a lot of other black on the car. Sitting level or with a slight forward rake and able to step into the bucket is a good plan. I'm planning on a windsor in mine but I think cleavelands are a geat engine when properly built. You got plans for big horsepower/torque ?
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No big HP...just enough. LOL It is a 351C w/ Boss heads, stock cam profile, and forged internals. I have no clue what the HP numbers will be, but it will be enough for me for now. Once I get used to the car, then I can look at some big HP options to it since it is already forged. Maybe a supercharger??!?!
-Andy
-Andy
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So last night, I got my rear spring mounted, and I now have a full roller!!! The original plan for the rear spring did not quite work as expected, so I fabbed some temporary mounting brackets on the spot, so I could get the car on it's own, and then measure up and design the actual mounting backets. Now I just need to figure out how to mount the rear shocks. Any suggestions? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
-Andy
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tfeverfred
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Congrats on reaching the roller stage! :kiltdance: I like the rims you're using. I'm a "big and little" tire/wheel guy, but that setup looks great. From what I've heard, that size all around helps traction in turns. Like saloms.
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Thanks! I don't see road racing this beast, but you never know?!?! It should handle fairly well. Low center of gravity and plenty of traction.
-Andy
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Did not get much done over the weekend...pretty much a party weekend. LOL Buttoned up the engine, or almost did. Broke off a tap in the rear most valve cover bolt hole. Oops! Got the steering box and drag link set up. Swapped out my radius rods for the hairpin style. Got the brake master cylinder mounted, brake pedal bent to my liking, and now I can start getting the brake lines/fittings together. Anyways...more updates to come...
-Andy
-Andy
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Those are the wheels I will be using. As far as tires, I will use the same size, but will need to replace those tires...they are almost gone! They are 245-55-17's...I think.
-Andy
This looks great Mate. I posted a little while back about the lack of foot room at the mock up stage with a taller transmission. How are you looking with the AOD trans?
I assume this is a standard length body.
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Tony
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Looking Good.
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