Hi Kids!

[05snopro440]

That's what I was told too and I had no reason to doubt him. The CL pics were definitely an S10. I was just going off that link I provided two threads up. That link I had provided above said that the S10 rears would fit. Definitely NOT the case, lol. I dont even think the 4WD ones would fit. Needs to be at least 8" if not 10" wider than what I bought unfortunately.

2WD S10 rears work great under Model A's... If you're running full fenders and a 7" or 8" wide wheel. Keep in mind, if you're looking for advice on what to use, 99% of what people say will work for Model A's won't work on your build. You'll want wider if you're going fenderless, channeled, and air bags. Yours is a full custom build, so other than finding guys like LB50 that have done a similar build, you'll be blazing your own trail on some stuff and figuring it out for yourself.

 

[da_bull]

I want to say it was in the 60s if I remember correctly. But don't quote me on that[S

I'd say that would be a really close guess. That's about what I am measuring too.

 

[da_bull]

2WD S10 rears work great under Model A's... If you're running full fenders and a 7" or 8" wide wheel. Keep in mind, if you're looking for advice on what to use, 99% of what people say will work for Model A's won't work on your build. You'll want wider if you're going fenderless, channeled, and air bags. Yours is a full custom build, so other than finding guys like LB50 that have done a similar build, you'll be blazing your own trail on some stuff and figuring it out for yourself.

Absolutely! That's one of the main reasons for joining this community of rust Y'all have done this before and I can learn from your guys' mistakes, so to speak. Looking forward to building my first car and hopefully driving it in a couple months.

 

[Old Iron]

Here' a good place to get the almost all measurements you're needing.
Scroll close to the bottom of the page for rear end measurements.
https://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Wheelbase,_track_width,_and_differential_measurements

 

[da_bull]

Here' a good place to get the almost all measurements you're needing.
Scroll close to the bottom of the page for rear end measurements.
https://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Wheelbase,_track_width,_and_differential_measurements

Thanks for the link. I can now compare that list to the other one I found.

 

[da_bull]

Fish plate all your joints. Its easier to do it the first time than to go back after its bent and fix it!!

I'm using the 2x3x3/16 tubing for the rails and crossmembers. Do you match the 3/16" for fish plating? Thinner? Thicker?

 

[Tripper]

I'm using the 2x3x3/16 tubing for the rails and crossmembers. Do you match the 3/16" for fish plating? Thinner? Thicker?

I did!

 

[Burgerman]

That's awesome Tripper.

 

[flatheadgary]

ride height

just how do you get a ride height when nothing is attached yet?

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

just how do you get a ride height when nothing is attached yet?

Mock up.

Set your frame at the desired height and rake. If you have wheels and tires (or at least know what size you want) loosely place your axles and work from there...

If you haven't started a frame yet and don't where to begin, use 2x4 lumber.

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