42chevy
Rustier Rat Rodder
When I got my '42 Chevy it had the rear wheels just like that. Look at the stock ones, they all are offset to the front on the 40's GM's.
'48 Olds
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Nope again. I've got pics to prove it on page 1. 
My rear tires were centered in the wells when I got it. Keep in mind the Olds had coils in the back, not leafs - might make a little difference.
I did a little measuring and the rears are forward by about 1-3/4" the fronts are off by about 1-1/4" (very apprx. since the front clip is just kinda sittin on there). I photochopped the wheels back about 1-1/4" - looks right.
The second pic is directly to the side of the front wheel (un-PS'd and taken at the same timeas the previous pic) - makes it clear how the wheel sits.
Oh, and I made it a 2 door for fun.... don't quite look right though! [S
Thanks for the comments, all ya!
My rear tires were centered in the wells when I got it. Keep in mind the Olds had coils in the back, not leafs - might make a little difference. I did a little measuring and the rears are forward by about 1-3/4" the fronts are off by about 1-1/4" (very apprx. since the front clip is just kinda sittin on there). I photochopped the wheels back about 1-1/4" - looks right.
The second pic is directly to the side of the front wheel (un-PS'd and taken at the same timeas the previous pic) - makes it clear how the wheel sits.
Oh, and I made it a 2 door for fun.... don't quite look right though! [S
Thanks for the comments, all ya!
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DJ3100
Well-known member
I like the 2 door.
earthman
Fascinated by rolling objects!
Leave that car alone ya' hear! I like it just the way it is!
I think it looks normal and boring in the p/s pix with the wheels in the stock location. Love the paint just the way it is too.
I think it looks normal and boring in the p/s pix with the wheels in the stock location. Love the paint just the way it is too.
Well, not much time lately for workin on rats - unless it rains. Got my body moved to where it needs to be. Other than that it's been workin on the house. Had another laptop crash too (mine), so we're sharing one (hers) - I don't get much time on it, so I haven't been post whoring as usual.
A few pics. The wheels sit just right - I like it now.
The paint stays as is Earthman! No worries.
A few pics. The wheels sit just right - I like it now.
The paint stays as is Earthman! No worries.
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rainman
Rough Rodder
Looks great they seem a little high in the wheelwells now. Ha Ha
More work than I wanted it to be, but really not too bad. I had to cut a hole in the firewall, take out a bit of the frame behind the rear axle, and move the front mounts on the frame. That was the worst of it. The other mounts just needed new holes drilled. Actually got the body sitting better on the frame than before.
Gonna be awhile before I really get back too it. Ah-well.... ya'll know how it is....
hotrod preacher
"Official RRR Chaplain"
that thing looks awesome......nice paint, too
Forgot to mention, the neighbors call it 'The Beast' when I move it cause I don't have any pipes on it. Made me smile.
I wasn't going to mess with it again until after we get back from Ak, but I'm thinking I might be able to put the chrome back on. ....and maybe the rear bumper.
.... and work on the front bumper mount.
....and...
I wasn't going to mess with it again until after we get back from Ak, but I'm thinking I might be able to put the chrome back on. ....and maybe the rear bumper.
.... and work on the front bumper mount.
....and...
42chevy
Rustier Rat Rodder
That is funny about being called the "Beast" , I like it! I did not know they used coil spring rear ends on the Olds' , you learn something new every day.
BigIrish
Well-known member
Awesome project!! I'd like to something similar to one of these fat-fendered cars someday. Would be a cool family cruiser.
Rookie question though - would it have been easier to just graft on the GM front clip and heavily notch the stock frame in the rear to drop it? Frame swap seems like a ton of work!!
Rookie question though - would it have been easier to just graft on the GM front clip and heavily notch the stock frame in the rear to drop it? Frame swap seems like a ton of work!!
Rookie answer: The biggest reason for the frame swap was to 'lay frame'. Otherwise I could easily have stayed with the original frame - IFS front/3-link rear suspension. The floor was rotten and needed replaced, I figured I'd get the drop I wanted, and I also got an updated suspension. I was prepared for what I was getting into though.
A frame swap is no easy way out, that's for sure. But, why go around a mountain when you can go over it? ....or.... Nothing's impossible to a fool.
But, why go around a mountain when you can go over it? ....or.... Nothing's impossible to a fool.
hell, I would just go through it but then I am just stubborn!
Davidhud29
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Love the pic.
