shoebox rear lowering blocks

[earthman]

The shoebox has a hemispherical cup in the spring perch about an inch in diameter with a matching bump on the springs to locate the springs with the axle. I have regular 3" blocks but they are incompatable. I don't see any info on the web about this. Anyone have experience with this? Thanks

 

[Dirtyrat]

could you not have a recess or hole on one side and an emboss or protruding area on the other side of the block to keep it located much like the stock setup did?

http://www.justclassiccarsparts.com.au/images/P/$_20-179.JPG

 

[earthman]

could you not have a recess or hole on one side and an emboss or protruding area on the other side of the block to keep it located much like the stock setup did?

http://www.justclassiccarsparts.com.au/images/P/$_20-179.JPG

The aluminum blocks i just bought from Speedway are the typical type with a pin on top and a matching hole on the bottom. Doesn't match the Ford shapes at all. It would take a machine shop to refab these to fit.
The blocks need to be cast specifically for this application and i don't see anyone anywhere discussing this which is puzzling since these cars have been lowered with blocks now for 60 years. Thanks D.R.

 

[Dirtyrat]

http://shoebox-central.com/Store/Product/2404.aspx
They have kits for it, perhaps a quick call to them and ask?

 

[earthman]

They would know for sure. Calling them tomorrow. Thanks DR.

 

[earthman]

1951 is a one year only for the problem i'm having Going to have to improvise again.

 

[Dirtyrat]

1951 is a one year only for the problem i'm having Going to have to improvise again.

Well if you run into something that needs machining, and you can accurately describe what you need, let me know and I'll do what I can to help.

 

[earthman]

Well if you run into something that needs machining, and you can accurately describe what you need, let me know and I'll do what I can to help.

Awesome!