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03-01-2017, 08:09 PM | #21 | |
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Re: Converting 47 Coupe to tube shocks
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Thanks Deuce. It looks like that will take more than a little spacer. I could probably machine a wedge-shaped spacer that would kick out the top more but it might be easier and quicker to just make the whole shock tower. Finding a used one is a problem. |
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03-01-2017, 08:13 PM | #22 |
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I used 3/8" rod ends or Heim Joints as the racers call them. I worked at manufacturing facility that used all sizes and I could get them from the R&D department for peanuts. I can't remember if I tapped the mounts for the bolts or just opened them up a little to accommodate the 3/8 bolt. I also fabricated the front and rear stabilizer using a rod end at one end. It made it nice if you wanted to do a minor adjusting. Again, much cheaper for me at the time.
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I have left and right inner fender panels, which I think are the correct ones. They are in good shape, b ut some one cut a hole in each one which needs to be filled. Tiny rust problem in one.
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03-01-2017, 10:24 PM | #24 |
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Ok, finally went out and snapped a pic of mine. Mine looks kind of like top right of your original set of photos or like the C&G kit in the top middle photo. No problem with fender liner clearance because it doesn't curve back inward. It also seems to maybe extend farther up than the factory version? That's how I got the car so no knowledge of manufacturer, etc.
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I was also thinking of Heim joints instead of a stock dogbone although the dogbone would be quicker and time-tested. Did you connect the two Heim joints with a threaded coupler? How did you attach the Heim to the end of the sway bar, drill and tap or use a female-end Heim and thread the outside of the bar? |
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03-02-2017, 01:43 PM | #26 |
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03-02-2017, 01:47 PM | #27 |
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It might not be an age thing. Maybe just too many Minnesota winters. Eh?
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03-02-2017, 01:50 PM | #28 |
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Definitely!!!! These nice days we have coming really get me anxious to get the car out but I know what can happen the NEXT day here in Minnesota.
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03-02-2017, 01:54 PM | #29 | |
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If I can't find any used mounts I think I will weld up some like flatheadV8 and jagnweiner used. |
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03-02-2017, 02:07 PM | #30 | |
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One is the height you mentioned. If I make should it go that high, or do I put the shock on and set it at midway to locate the upper mount stud. Also, the stud points to the side of the car while the stud in the axle hole points front and back. I will probably have to put a "U" bracket at the top instead of the stud. One thing is sure.... I can certainly make things more complicated than necessary! The other thing the photo tells me is that whoever put the sway bar on last time, they put it on wrong. Mine goes above the perch bolt and the link goes down to the perch bolt instead of how the photo shows it. My sway bar jams against the body of the lever shock. Not good, that will be changed. Thanks again! |
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03-02-2017, 02:20 PM | #31 |
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I'll take some more photos from different angles of the bottom mount tonight. Someone else sent me a PM on the subject. In looking closely, I think that the kit that was used on mine might be the 42-48 version of the C&G kit shown in your second photo. The part # on your photo is for 35-36 and C&G doesn't show a photo of the 42-48 version. However, the design looks the same.
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I drilled the axle, what a pain in the a** that waz.
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03-02-2017, 04:01 PM | #33 |
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The more I look at the photo in post #24 that seems the easiest way to go. I do have the double eye perch bolt and the bottom of the shock can go there instead of in the axle hole. The shock will be upright no matter if the bracket angle is a little bit off from front to back.
Also, the bracket will be fairly easy to make with some scrap thick wall 1x3 rectangular tubing that I have in "inventory" waiting for it's turn to be appreciated. |
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As promised, I'll take some more photos showing the bottom mount tonight and post.
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Here are a few more pics. Bottom mount from the rear and the inside, and one more shot of the whole assembly.
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Looks good! Plenty of room, good alignment. The bottom of the shock is placed higher than where it would be if it were on the axle so that is why the top mount is higher. OK!
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BTW, where in southern MN are you? We lived in the twin cities in two different stints for 14 years.
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In New Ulm with all the other Germans, ya.
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I ended up using a generic kit with the upper mount like in the top left photo in Post #1. The bottom of the shock mounted on a piggyback aftermarket shackle. But recently I found some stock 1948 towers like in the second row, left end of Post #1 and I am putting them in so the suspension system will be like the stock 1948 car. But I can't find anybody who sells the mounting stud for the bottom of the shock that goes through the hole in the axle. I believe the axle hole is 1/2" but the shock hole is 7/16" and a bolt would have to be about 4" long. It would need a collar to be able to tighten the axle end and shock end separately. Any ideas as to who might have a couple of these studs in stock? Last edited by Cool Hand Lurker; 01-15-2018 at 08:08 PM. |
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Hey Ron, Sounds like you had a dull drill running in reverse??? G.M.
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