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  1. J

    Dual leaf springs on front?

    Thanks again for the explanation and shot of the second frame.I hadn't really thought about a frame notch for the front axle.I will be filing these pictures away till I get a chance to get started on my project. I live in Manitoba, which has a fender law, so am also looking for cool ideas for...
  2. J

    Dual leaf springs on front?

    Thanks for the frame shot.I had planned that 4" Z in the frame but wasn't sure if I would need to put the axle above the springs or not.How much axle to bottom of frame clearance do you have?Is that a concern?Looks like you used the front portion of the origional frame, then used rectangular...
  3. J

    Dual leaf springs on front?

    I am gathering parts for a 46 Chevy truck project that will have dual or parallel leaves. Bob W have you z'ed the front of your frames to get them that low appearing, or are they a leaf with very little arc as rex1927 was asking about.I have been watching new posts and searching old one's for...
  4. J

    46 gmc front brakes

    I bumped this up cause I also have the same question and hope someone can offer some help!
  5. J

    Suggestions for my garage please......

    My shop is 30x40 with a 14' wall.I heat it with an electric fiurnace about the same size as your natural gas one.I don't have any real ductwork, just a plenum with seven inch round outlets on three sides.Furnace is part way down one wall.I have a house type ventilation fan at one end to help...
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    E-Z Chassis swaps

    I went down to his shop a couple of weeks ago and picked up a kit to put a 41-46 Chevy pickup on an S-10 chassis.All the stuff is well made and will really speed this project along.I have a second 41-46 cab for a rat project, so I hope the first one doesn't take to long. Jim
  7. J

    Trailing arm - 1/4 elliptical spring question.

    I really like the looks of your arms, and the design has me thinking as well.Am I missing something tho ?With the arms bolted to the axle, then pinned thru the old spring hanger at the rear, there is good up and down movement for the axle "evenly" but I can't see where it will "twist" enough if...
  8. J

    New guy from Manitoba,Canada

    Thankyou for all of the welcomes!After lurking for a couple of days, I had already got the impression that this was not only a friendly place, but also somewhere to get some good help. To answer some questions:The S10 swap is with an E-Z Chassis swap.We actually drove down to his shop 2 weeks...
  9. J

    New guy from Manitoba,Canada

    Hi,Just introducing myself to this great looking site.I'm a farmer from western Manitoba, and like to play around with old cars and trucks in my spare time.I spent 25 yrs. competing in modified truck and tractor pulling before.We have a 70 pontiac GTO, I'm almost finished a 39 Chevy 2 dr...
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