1951 Meadowbrook 318 conversion advise

[mrwrstory]

On 12/27/2018 at 6:45 AM, mccoymail said:

Haven't done the spring thing yet but did make some progress.  The body was on for mock up to ensure clearance wasn't an issue for steering, motor, tranny, etc.  

 

 

I'd suggest "gusseting" the shock mount where you show it tacked to the side of the frame.  The frame material is .080-.090" at best and the shock bracket material is probably .375".  You can rip a chunk right outta the frame with a good impact.  Gussets or some sorta plate under the .375" material will spread the load.

[wayfarer]

...I would add a piece on the top of the frame rail.....

[mccoymail]

good idea!!

 

[martin53]

On 12/27/2018 at 7:45 AM, mccoymail said:

Haven't done the spring thing yet but did make some progress.  The body was on for mock up to ensure clearance wasn't an issue for steering, motor, tranny, etc.  

This is awesome. Where did you get the rack and pinion from. Nice work.

[mccoymail]

7 hours ago, martin53 said:

This is awesome. Where did you get the rack and pinion from. Nice work.

 

Local pick and pull.  $35 for the whole unit.

 

Thanks

[mrwrstory]

On 12/27/2018 at 6:45 AM, mccoymail said:

 

 

Was looking through some old pics and found this.  FYI

 

[mccoymail]

Excellent!!  Thanks

 

 

[rvannoy1]

On 1/7/2019 at 9:33 AM, martin53 said:

This is awesome. Where did you get the rack and pinion from. Nice work.

 Looking good.

[Jfaris51concord]

What did you get the rack and pinion out of? What did you do to get to work?