Thanks a lot guys,I think I’ll go with it this way for now until I install an engine etc. I can always go back to stock spindles for about 6 inch front height for that rough cruising. Now to work on the rear suspension.RegardsMel

Thanks a lot guys,I think I’ll go with it this way for now until I install an engine etc. I can always go back to stock spindles for about 6 inch front height for that rough cruising. Now to work on the rear suspension.RegardsMel

Thanks a lot guys,I think I’ll go with it this way for now until I install an engine etc. I can always go back to stock spindles for about 6 inch front height for that rough cruising. Now to work on the rear suspension.RegardsMel

So TDersBack to the project. I received the front suspension kit and have it tack welding in place on the frame.So the question is: How low is too low?also in the side view does the tire look to be in a good position under the fender?The spindles are 2 inch drop which results in 4 inches under the rack mounts. 6 inches under the Z’d frame.check…[Read more]

So TDersBack to the project. I received the front suspension kit and have it tack welding in place on the frame.So the question is: How low is too low?also in the side view does the tire look to be in a good position under the fender?The spindles are 2 inch drop which results in 4 inches under the rack mounts. 6 inches under the Z’d frame.check…[Read more]

So TDersBack to the project. I received the front suspension kit and have it tack welding in place on the frame.So the question is: How low is too low?also in the side view does the tire look to be in a good position under the fender?The spindles are 2 inch drop which results in 4 inches under the rack mounts. 6 inches under the Z’d frame.check…[Read more]

langan, Stock track for a Mustang II is 58inches. My kit is VW based , much smaller than your kit.  I am building it as a Ford 2.3 front engine. I cut wheel/tire diameters from plywood and set them under the fenders to establish the wheel mounting surface then with wheel tire combinations determined the track width which is 48 inches for my…[Read more]

They moved it to Raleigh for their event.

Happy snow day to all,10 inches fluffy light snow here in Ennice. With more falling all day I guess. So with a nice warm shop I’ll make some frame to body mounts.Be safe.Mel

Bill,Thanks for the information. 500 lb springs seems a little stiff. How is the ride and/or handling.RegardsMel

Bill,Just now read through your thread. Very nice work. What is the spring rate on your coil overs, also length? Did you use a 3 link or some other rear suspension configuration?Thanks for any comments.Meland the wall looks mighty fine. Built one from the same blocks last spring.

Bill,The 9 inch is a little heaver than the 8 inch and I have a good source for the 8 inch, also 9 inch would cost more as well. Are you running the 9 inch? And what was the donor for your 2.3 and 5 speed?ThanksMel

Bill,The 9 inch is a little heaver than the 8 inch and I have a good source for the 8 inch, also 9 inch would cost more as well. Are you running the 9 inch? And what was the donor for your 2.3 and 5 speed?ThanksMel

Hi all,To answer a couple questions;The kit is an undisturbed 1982 VW based Fiberfab. It had been in storage in CA since new.I plan to make the side panels from metal so the fiberglass ones may be available later. Also since the fenders are different left and right, the lower passenger side must be redone to clear the upper A arm and the front…[Read more]

Hi all,To answer a couple questions;The kit is an undisturbed 1982 VW based Fiberfab. It had been in storage in CA since new.I plan to make the side panels from metal so the fiberglass ones may be available later. Also since the fenders are different left and right, the lower passenger side must be redone to clear the upper A arm and the front…[Read more]

Hello all,After I posted a couple photos, the web site went down. Thought I had done that, but I guess not. Anyway a little progress. I removed the front upper/lower A arms from the ’39 to use to mock-up the front suspension and frame. My track is 48 inches and using 205 65 15 tires the fit looks good. Also I believe if I use 2 inch dropped…[Read more]

OK so the photos posted.The track width shown in the view is 48 inches, about the same as a TD. I’ll use a narrowed Mustang II for the front suspension and a narrowed 8 inch rear end at 50 inches. Tires and wheels 15 X 6 with a 3 inch backspace. The nose will be cut about 2 inches in front of the cowl. I’ll keep the nose around in case someone…[Read more]

Gabe,Thanks for the drawing. Did you set the frame with the middle section parallel with the ground? I’m thinking the 77 degree angle on the front kick up is for caster with crossmember welded flat with that section (or what is the caster in degrees).Also I tried to start my build topic but I don’t think it is posted.Any advice on getting it…[Read more]

Gabe,Is your shifter in a good location to reach from your seating position?Also, how much kick-up is in the frame, front/rear? How far in front of the cowl did you start the kick-up?Thanks for your reply.MelI’ll start a build post soon.

Thanks Gabe for the info and a really great looking car. Your fenders cover the tires nicely. The kit is in “cold” storage now so I don’t know yet what dimensions to ask for. I’m suspecting the vw kit may not be as wide as yours. I have built a couple chassis before and I have installed Mustang II type front suspensions as well. When it warms a…[Read more]