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Paul Underwood replied to the topic Fiberfab kit – questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 9 years, 10 months ago
Sorry. I’m still learning. That last post was the pic I found of the rear springs. (Can someone confirm that it is a TD?)
Any idea why the kit uses a half spring when the original was a full leaf spring? (Besides cost and ‘because they can’?)Bill, interesting idea about the ’02 Escape… -
Paul Underwood replied to the topic Fiberfab kit – questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 9 years, 10 months ago
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Paul Underwood replied to the topic Fiberfab kit – questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 9 years, 10 months ago
Found another v8: https://stevemckelvie.wordpress.com/2013/09/02/a-very-fast-mg/
I like the visible engine and roll bar, but not the front fenders.(I hope I’m not offending any purists here by obsessing on the v8 idea…)edsnova2015-04-08 20:04:42
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Paul Underwood replied to the topic Fiberfab kit – questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 9 years, 10 months ago
Found another v8: https://stevemckelvie.wordpress.com/2013/09/02/a-very-fast-mg/
I like the visible engine and roll bar, but not the front fenders.(I hope I’m not offending any purists here by obsessing on the v8 idea…)edsnova2015-04-08 20:04:42
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Paul Underwood replied to the topic Fiberfab kit – questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 9 years, 10 months ago
Here’s what appears to be an original rear spring setup:http://www.britishcarpartsco.com/new_page_3.htm
You’ll have to scroll about 1/2 way down the page and click on the image to enlarge it.Is there any way to add a picture to this forum? Thanks.edsnova2015-04-08 20:03:00
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Paul Underwood replied to the topic Fiberfab kit – questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 9 years, 10 months ago
So, I went hunting for pics of original MGTD rear suspension, and I found this: http://http://www.britishv8.org/MG/EdLaBrush-MG-TD.htm
Interesting take on the V8 as well as the rear suspension (really, the whole car). Maybe it’s not impossible to get a V8 in it PLUS have it handle well. Spendy, but not impossible.That whole cut-off spring setup se… -
Paul Underwood replied to the topic Fiberfab kit – questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 9 years, 10 months ago
So, I went hunting for pics of original MGTD rear suspension, and I found this: http://http://www.britishv8.org/MG/EdLaBrush-MG-TD.htm
Interesting take on the V8 as well as the rear suspension (really, the whole car). Maybe it’s not impossible to get a V8 in it PLUS have it handle well. Spendy, but not impossible.That whole cut-off spring setup se… -
Paul Underwood replied to the topic Fiberfab kit – questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 9 years, 10 months ago
Allen,
Well, that sure looks similar to my first car, Ford engine and all, right down to the alternator being butted up against the side panel of the engine compartment. Real close to me too!It’s probably more than I want to spend on it, especially to go modifying. But it’s really making me regret what I sold the last one for…! (Oh well.) I… -
Paul Underwood replied to the topic Fiberfab kit – questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 9 years, 10 months ago
Thanks for the opinions everyone. I did not get the FF kit as I thought, so things have changed for now. But for the sake of continuing the conversation about the v8, I’ll add:
Paul,Good advice about fit and finish. (Sort of intuitive, too, at least in hindsight.)I also figured that the V8 would entail a big compromise with handling. P… -
Paul Underwood replied to the topic Fiberfab kit – questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 9 years, 10 months ago
Thanks for the opinions everyone. I did not get the FF kit as I thought, so things have changed for now. But for the sake of continuing the conversation about the v8, I’ll add:
Paul,Good advice about fit and finish. (Sort of intuitive, too, at least in hindsight.)I also figured that the V8 would entail a big compromise with handling. P… -
Paul Underwood replied to the topic Fiberfab kit – questions in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 9 years, 10 months ago
Thanks for the opinions everyone. I did not get the FF kit as I thought, so things have changed for now. But for the sake of continuing the conversation about the v8, I’ll add:
Paul,Good advice about fit and finish. (Sort of intuitive, too, at least in hindsight.)I also figured that the V8 would entail a big compromise with handling. P… -
Paul Underwood replied to the topic New Member in Wisconsin in the forum Rules and Etiquette 9 years, 10 months ago
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. Sometimes the world changes on you, and it did for me. The kit was sold before I could get it. !!
But I’m looking at it from the perspective that maybe it was meant to be that way. I have too many cars now, as it is, so my wife is still happy. This saves me from working for the next several months to bu… -
Paul Underwood replied to the topic New Member in Wisconsin in the forum Rules and Etiquette 9 years, 11 months ago
Hi Paul,
Yes, you are correct. I was being lazy when I wrote that.When I found this one, I initially thought it was the same brand. My memory had escaped me, but I discovered that they were different from a short search. I have some questions about this car, but it’s probably more appropriate that I put them in a different sub-forum. It’s rai… - Load More
