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Features T A I L D R A G G E R S..... again...

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by kustombuilder, Apr 4, 2005.

  1. stanlow69
    Joined: Feb 21, 2010
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    It was very common in the 50`s to leave the front at stock height. I think a true taildragger needs to have front noticeably higher than the rear. Today, the term is used very loosely.
     
  2. Bullet Nose
    Joined: Nov 20, 2001
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    Maybe these guys can explain what a taildragger is .....

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  3. bgbdlinc
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    Outback....I've done nothing to lower the front suspension. Tonyvan has aced the look. However, unlike Tonyvan, I did pie-cut the hood so that it was not so 'nose high'. The Lincoln is a bigger car and the stock hood simply looked out of proportion.....
     
  4. b5073htrod
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    photo 3 (15).JPG photo 3 (16).JPG photo 1 (23).JPG '36 Custom work in progress
     
  5. ne'erdowell
    Joined: Nov 30, 2005
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    TonyVan, your car IS beautiful and the stance is perfect. What did you do front and rear to get it just right?
     
  6. TonyVan
    Joined: Oct 15, 2008
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    If it's my '41 you're asking about...
    The front is GM clipped with 2"shorter springs, and the rear has de-arched leafs with 2" blocks, and it's on 710-15 firestones.
    Probably more relevant are the measurements - ground clearance from the bottom of the front of the running board is 8", from the back of the running board to the ground is 6".
     
  7. EVL401
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    My mates new flamed 54' Plymouth taildragger on the weekend here in Oz....
     

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  8. Outback
    Joined: Mar 4, 2005
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    Ok, yours looked quite low in the front, suprised its stock height, looks good btw! :)

    Sent via carrier pidgeon & smoke signals with the HAMB App
     
  9. NashRodMan
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    I guess I'll throw mine in here. Another 41 Chevy coupe. Chassis Eng rear parallel spring kit with 3" blocks and 1 1/2 drop kit for the front from Butch's. Another view with caddy caps in my avatar.
     

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  10. Janne
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    New!!! I did these last week:
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  11. cdoh
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    i just came across this thread and this is real gangster. im jealous
     
  12. A little late to the party, but since the man partly responsible for the current stance of my car (NashRodMan) has posted his '41 Chev, I figured I should post mine, as it now qualifies for this distinction.

    new chev lowered 2.JPG

    new chev lowered 1.JPG
     
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  13. Yep, it's coming down further-- I've got a replacement set of coils for the front ready to be installed, and a planned de-arching for the rear sometime very soon!
     
  14. cube stude
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    from Dallas, tx

  15. cube stude
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    cube stude
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    from Dallas, tx

  16. resto-rodder
    Joined: Mar 20, 2009
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    My Mercury is a moderate taildragger.
    Mercury 011.JPG
     
  17. Outback
    Joined: Mar 4, 2005
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    Nice to see an unchopped merc occasionally! :)

    Great looking car by the way!

    I'd also like to see some more late 30's tail draggers! any one?
     
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  18. CadMad
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    My next serious work on the 39 will be to get the stance right. For the moment I'm still relying on Rik Hoving's photoshop magic. 11270456_10200516791159032_2264403352009279285_o.jpeg
     
  19. cube stude
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    from Dallas, tx

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  21. The Brown Sound
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    Very nice, what color is that if I may ask?
     
  22. Maverick Daddy
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    the houses look era correct....Very cool!
     
  23. CadMad
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    Green.
     
  24. Silverado85
    Joined: Mar 29, 2009
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    Love the 39 CadMad
     
  25. Sorry for the late reply, the name I'm not too sure of but its a Valspar solid 2305
     
  26. dlandberg
    Joined: Mar 14, 2012
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    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1433710158.000647.jpg

    Im also in for the taildragger stance!
     
  27. Waldoz
    Joined: Dec 31, 2008
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    EVL401, are your rear handles painted or shaved? Looking on my little phone screen and it's hard to tell for sure. Love the look of this car! Anymore pics?
     
  28. They look painted
     

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