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Projects 55 chev truck dropped axle in a 57 belair suggestions anyone

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by JIBTORQUER1957, Oct 10, 2014.

  1. JIBTORQUER1957
    Joined: Oct 9, 2014
    Posts: 3

    JIBTORQUER1957

    I HAVE A 57 BELAIR 2DR HARDTOP,AND A 55-57 CHEVY TRUCK DROPPED FRONT AXLE. INSTEAD OF A JACKED UP GASSER, I WANT TO SET IT LOW. OH YEAH, AND A FLIP FRONT END. IF ANYBODY HAS PICTURES OR SUGGESTIONS I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YA. THANKS JIB T!
     
  2. 55chieftain
    Joined: May 29, 2007
    Posts: 2,188

    55chieftain
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    Whats the point of putting an axle in it than, just cut the coils or put some differant springs in it to lower it. And take the capslock off while your at it.
     
  3. deto
    Joined: Jun 26, 2010
    Posts: 2,620

    deto
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    Suggestion... Don't do it...
     
  4. I got nuthin, but I love your avatar.
     

  5. 333 Half Evil
    Joined: Oct 16, 2006
    Posts: 1,440

    333 Half Evil
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    How low do you want it? If you want it low, like stock height, why go with an axel and not just keep the ifs front? If you want it low, as in raised a little over stock but not sky high, then using the dropped style truck axel and single or twin leaf sprins will get you there. The 55 in my avatar was built by my father in the late 60's using the dropped front axel out of a early 60's chevy van. It was one with finned brake drums and three leafs. He mounted the springs under the stock uncut frame rails and bolted in the axel. The car does not sit very high.
     
  6. low budget
    Joined: Nov 15, 2006
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    low budget
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    from Central Ky

    Please dont put a straight axle under it to lower it.
     
  7. seldom scene
    Joined: Oct 9, 2002
    Posts: 867

    seldom scene
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    low budget gave you good advice, you probably won't pay attention, and cause the next guy lots of headaches.
     
  8. JIBTORQUER1957
    Joined: Oct 9, 2014
    Posts: 3

    JIBTORQUER1957

    thanks for the reply, I just saw one years ago and thought it was very cool, I've never seen another like it, maybe there is a reason for that.
     

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