I got the idea from this thread, including part numbers. Thanks, Wyatt!- http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143120&&showall=1 Making templates-the funnest part of this project was emptying the box... I used the Metal Devil blade to cut the steel. A little trick I use is to spray a light coat of paint on the bare steel, lay the pattern on it, then spray a contrasting color over it. I usually cut a little bigger, and grind back to shape. Mounting tabs. These are the rear control arms, but I built the motor mounts the same way. I just didn't take pictures. Control arm link- http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=156812 The tabs are 3/16", welded to a 2"x4" piece of 3/16", which was then welded to the framerail. I did the rest pretty much the same as the TECH Archive thread, here's the results. 9/16" grade 8 bolt, ought to be strong enough. Next time, trans mount.
Energy Suspension Bushing # 3.2124G (This is a 1973-1987 Chevy pickup rear leaf spring eye bushing, appox. $3.50 for a set of two) All the info is in this thread- http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143120&&showall=1
mind if is steel this idea too, haha.. I tell ya.. i'm not crazy about the solid mounts in my t. the mild vibration gets to ya at idle sometimes... plus i had to replace alot of my nuts with nyloc's
Wyatt tells me the urethane bushings work great. Here's a few more photos. The lightweight P-Ayr mock-up engine REALLY came in handy here! I would never try another project like this without one again. Definitely worth every penny. Your back and all ten fingers will thank you.
Alas, it is not to be. Pistons and Paint, more likely. Everything takes about two or three times longer than I think it will. Damn those Overhaulin' guys! I thought I'd be able to build this thing in a week!
Wasn't there a tech post about this exact process with the exact part numbers? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143120&highlight=tech+motor
Cen-Pen Speedshop "Traditional Air" crossmember, the front Model A leaf spring is replaced with two stainless bars, and small airbags are hidden in the crossmember. Very nice parts, but John Worm is very slow and nearly impossible to get in touch with. 717-469-9676 if you want to try.
Yeah thats my tech, glad Richard used it. Its good stuff, and easy to do, and most of all looks clean as hell. As for the part number: Energy Suspension Bushing # 3.2124G (This is a 1973-1987 Chevy pickup rear leaf spring eye bushing, appox. $3.50 for a set of two)
I do like that I think I gonna steal the idea to I was thinking about running solid mounts but, that looks trick