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Got any more pictures of the satin blue pickup with the slotted mag wheels?
I would love to see front suspension pictures.
Looks like we have same axle and he has found a neat and smooth way to use old spring perches.
Cool truck[dr
 
rex, look close... radius arms and transverse spring...

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What is the axle out of? Is that an old Econoline?

I'm not sure what indexes the radius arm onto the axle. I like the look of it, but might have added a plate to the mounting surface with a matching bolt pattern.
 
Wouldn't there have been a hole in the axle where the through bolt for the leaf spring orinaly was? there should a be a pin in there.

I agree, there will be a center hole and hopefully, a corresponding pin.



Switching gears... a couple pictures recently collected...

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What is the axle out of? Is that an old Econoline?

I'm not sure what indexes the radius arm onto the axle. I like the look of it, but might have added a plate to the mounting surface with a matching bolt pattern.

That's a Chevy axle, see the little triangle shaped boss on the topside of the drop section.
 

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Looks like radius rods are bolted where leaf springs went.
Is it just a heavy solid bar,etc, or standard radius rods.?[S
Would like to do mine like that if I could figure out how he went from radius rods to the mount on top.
Any ideas on how he did that?
Sure is good clean looking setup.[dr
 
That's a Chevy axle, see the little triangle shaped boss on the topside of the drop section.
I believe you're right ZZ. I have one out of a 60s Chevy van that I thought that one looked like...
Until I got the F100 axle for mine I considered using it on my AA. They work with chevelle brake parts and have the small Chevy bolt pattern wheels.
 

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