11-16-2007, 09:41 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Butler with home-rebuilt 393 Cleveland stroker(Ya---ikes!)
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Rear Tires Rubbing Issue in Butlers
Last Spring (when I last had her on the road) I ran a set of Hoosier semi-race tires and noted that, due to their enhanced diameter (c. 31") in the rear they rubbed on the body/bulkhead, just behind the seats. When I shifted back to the (28.5" diameter) BFs, the problem, of course, disappeared.
The obvious solution is to stick to the smaller dia. tires, but since I have the body off, and am going to powder-coat the frame, I was thinking of welding the rear risers of the frame (which seem to be set 1" or 2" forward of the back ends of the straight rails) BACK. This looks like a simple fix (since I have the body off). All the rest of the bits seem to be able to fit properly. From what I can tell, there does not seem to be a lot of follow-up problems.
Any thoughts or warnings?
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