It looked so simple at first!

[GySgtFrank]

Thought about using the FC IRS, since I have most of one from the parts car behind the shop. I decided against for now. If I ever get to large enough power numbers where the SE rear reaches it's limits, I may have to reconsider. Those power levels would require swapping in a large differential and the straight axles for those would be far too heavy for handling.

[mazpower]

Awesome work!

[GySgtFrank]

Originally Posted by mazpower

Awesome work!

Thanks Glenn, getting there, slow but sure. Looks like the Mustang shocks are going to work out like I thought and should be relatively straightforward. Not always the case.

[estevan62274]

Looks great, very well done !!

[JL1RX7]

I has no idea a Marine could make something that good!

Just giving you shit Gunny. Looking good.

[GySgtFrank]

Originally Posted by estevan62274

Looks great, very well done !!

Thanks, hopefully it comes out the way I envisioned it.

Originally Posted by JL1RX7

I has no idea a Marine could make something that good!

Just giving you shit Gunny. Looking good.

Youse a dick. I'll get you for that at DGRR.

[estevan62274]

Ill take a set for my FB

[GySgtFrank]

Originally Posted by estevan62274

Ill take a set for my FB

Don't let TTT see that comment. He'll simply state that FBs don't have a set.

Todays progess. Got my springs back in, a shock mount fabbed/tacked in, and a shock mounted. Then put on a wheel and started checking suspension cycling. No go. Have an interference problem with off camber movement. Going to have to modify the wheel wells some more to move the shocks further inboard, I didn't move them enough. Figures. I'll post a pic or two of it when I get it figured out and fabbed up. :blush:

[speedjunkie]

Still awesome, Gunny. Any idea on completion time?

Originally Posted by GySgtFrank

Thanks guys. I've seen pictures of your car speedjunkie and it's very nice. Now if I could just remember where I saw them, I suffer from CRS (Can't Remember Shit)?

There have been pics floating around since October when I had some taken while I was home on leave. Hard telling. And thanks!

Oh, I also suffer from CRS lol.

Originally Posted by infernosg

That's pretty damn awesome. This is giving me bad ideas of a SA/FB with the IRS out of a FC. The thought of my engine/drivetrain in a ligher chassis makes me drool. One project at a time...

This is where it starts. Seeing what someone else does on their build...very slippery slope after that.

[GySgtFrank]

Originally Posted by speedjunkie

Still awesome, Gunny. Any idea on completion time?

Trying really hard to at least have it back up for DGRR. Everything is taking longer than I had planned though. I should have the rear done in a few more weeks I hope. The front suspension is a big question mark at this time, cross my fingers and hope I can make it.

Originally Posted by speedjunkie

There have been pics floating around since October when I had some taken while I was home on leave. Hard telling. And thanks!

Oh, I also suffer from CRS lol.

I think it was in the Mountain section either here or on 7Club. I keep checking the Montana thread since I moved here from Bozeman a few years ago. Trying to see if anybody is posting from there and checked out the Colorado threads since it's relatively close.

Originally Posted by speedjunkie

This is where it starts. Seeing what someone else does on their build...very slippery slope after that.

It's all downhill from here.

[GySgtFrank]

A few more pics from weekend progress, it's a real shocker (sic). Had to notch the wheel well housings and rotate the bottom mounts slightly to angle the shocks inboard.

inside of wheel well

Spring &Shock by GySgtFrank, on Flickr

interior mount.

shock mount by GySgtFrank, on Flickr

on ground at full drop, tires hit sheetmetal slightly.

on ground 2 by GySgtFrank, on Flickr

At desired ride height.

on ground 4 by GySgtFrank, on Flickr

Found that the rear axle was not centered from the factory, offset slightly to the driver's side. Planning on replacing the lower arms with Maximum Motorsports arms that use a captured Heim style joint. Adjustment shouldn't be a big deal with my panhard rod once I get rid of the bind.

Don't look at the puddle of oil under the car. Left the driveshaft out and it emptied from my transmission when I lowered the car back down to the ground.

[GySgtFrank]

Had a couple of requests for shots from the rear to see what a 275/40 17 looked like when tucked in.


rear by GySgtFrank, on Flickr


rear view by GySgtFrank, on Flickr

Not the best shots, but it's starting to get dark.

[WE3RX7]

Love it man... really...

It's got the dragster stance in the rear now but in a good way

[GySgtFrank]

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Love it man... really...

It's got the dragster stance in the rear now but in a good way

I like the rear sitting level or slightly up. I wasn't really digging the rear lower than the front on the original worn out springs. Right now the rear is actually a little lower than the front. I'll have to see where it sits when the front suspension is done. Good part is I can crank it up if it's low and can bring it down some if need be. If I need it real low, I'll have to find a shorter tire though.

[GySgtFrank]

A couple more requested pics.


orig. to new wheel compare by GySgtFrank, on Flickr


orig. to new wheel compare 2 by GySgtFrank, on Flickr

just a leeetle bigger.