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One piece front suspension
I have occasion to construct two fiberglass cobras. One small block, one big block.
At this time, I am researching which donor vehicles might supply a one piece front suspension for either project. Any suggestions? |
Depends on whose kit you are going to build? More information would be helpful as most kits aren't really designed to drop in a front suspension cradle in one piece and bolt it up. - Bob
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Looks like you already know the answer--Everett-Morrison Corvette suspension
Jerry |
Thanks Bob and Jerry. I will be constructing my own frames. I can modify to any suggested front suspension. Frank
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Frank,
I'm curious what design or plans you are planning on using for your frames? Original design or rectangular tubing? Stressed and tubbed body or non stressed body skin? IRS rear or live axle? Suspension set up for street or track? You can get an awful lot of information on this board from guys like Alex Avenosky, Morris, and quite a few others with a little information. Lots of guys use the Cobra Restorer's plans for their scratch built cars, mostly because of the original style of it. Many of the newer kit manufacturers have gone to rectangular tubing, I'm assuming for ease of manufacture. Each has it's own merits, but each requires a different suspension design for proper geometry and handling. I'm not sure a bolt-in suspension cradle like those designed for hot rods will be the optimum set up for a Cobra, especially if it will be used on the track. The Cobra Restorer's plans have the suspension mounting points in place and designed for the original style suspension. Others have pick up points designed for either Mustang II suspension pieces or their own proprietary designed pieces. Just curious which direction you're planning on going? Yeah, I know, none of my business- but I'm curious by nature (some say nosy?) :)- Bob |
Bob,
Rectangular tubing for street use. IRS at the back end. I have two complete fiberglass bodies of unknown origin. Thanks for your interest, Bob. Frank |
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