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Old 10-12-2020, 01:23 PM   #10
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Default Re: Tradel Bishop AV8 question on a 30 -31 body

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Originally Posted by rotorwrench View Post
Moving the cross member moves the front axle as well. It would look funky. I certainly hope the frame is boxed. The wishbone will likely have to be split. To me, the amount of work involved doesn't justify the change plus the cool factor goes right out the window. It just turns into another run of the mill street rod with a bow tie engine in it.
I dont own the car. Moving the crossmember one rivit hole amounts to about one inch and if it isnt pointed out out you dont see it. Thats why riblit sells hoods to length like 32 ford hoods with chevy vent doors.

Wishbone is already split, it doesnt have fenders and no hood.
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