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Projects Peugeot 301 roadster pickup?

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Mateusz, Jun 2, 2018.

  1. trey32
    Joined: Jul 27, 2014
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    Very Kool, keep going
     
  2. Ya know when I go to a show, I`m drawn to builds like this . Keep up the cool work and pictures
     
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  3. woodbutcher
    Joined: Apr 25, 2012
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    :D This looks like fun.I`ll saddle up and go along for the ride.
    Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
    Leo
     
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  4. rustednutz
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    Very interesting project. I'll follow along as well.
     
  5. Mateusz
    Joined: Jun 2, 2018
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    Wider frame is much better! IMG_20180611_190912.jpg IMG_20180611_193830.jpg IMG_20180611_193839.jpg

    Now Time to make all gussets, engine mounts etc. I'm also thinking how to lower rear suspension.
     
  6. drtrcrV-8
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    "Z" the frame in front of the spring mounts?
     
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  7. Mateusz
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    I like the look of the oryginal frame. Maybe I'll make mountings higher or mount normal leaf springs (frame should be longer)
     
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  8. rgdavid
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    Any way to mount spring inside the rails ?
    Rienforce with plates on sides and top ?
     
  9. Mateusz
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    That's good idea but i think i need more. Maybe should try to straighten springs somehow.
     
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  10. czuch
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    from vail az

    Your ex-ol lady wrapped up in the plastic sheet has to get lost.
    All kidding aside, That's a real nice project and I like the hood sides.
     
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  11. Mateusz
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    Haha ex-ol lady.
    I really dont like these Hood sides anyway.
     
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  12. rwrj
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    What if you moved the anchor for the springs back? That would lower the rear and lengthen the wheelbase by a few inches. I drew a quick before and after sketch.

    IMG_20180611_180658567.jpg
     
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  13. Mateusz
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    Interesting idea but i'm affraid that wheel base Will be too long. Maybe I'll make some mounts inside the Rails with another angle.
     
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  14. rwrj
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    How much drop do you need? I'll bet you could remove half of the leaves. Truck suspensions are usually pretty stiff. Or, what if you remove the spring pack, flipped each leaf over, and reassembled it upside down?
     
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  15. Mateusz
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    I want to lower it about 4 inch or more.
     
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  16. Bandit Billy
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    Clever!
     
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  17. Mateusz
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    IMG_20180612_203313.jpg IMG_20180612_204054.jpg IMG_20180612_204026.jpg
    More next week.
     
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  18. rwrj
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    You could reverse the eye on that lower leaf pretty easily. Looks like about an inch right there.
     
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  19. Atwater Mike
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    Good thinking, @rwrj. I believe one could remove some as well...And/Or pound them 'flatter' on that anvil that's bigger than my Peter Wright!
    Man, that's a 'Railroad Anvil'...(I saw one like that in the old locomotive repair shop/Roundhouse in San Jose, CA. years ago. A thing of awe and beauty!)
     
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  20. czuch
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    from vail az

    Real men have anvil envy.
    I have vice envy. I just got a real nice 6" Wilton.
     
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  21. Mateusz
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    Making them flatter is the Best idea i think. We will See. Thanks for advices.
     
  22. nunattax
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    wont reversing it lower it 1 inch x 2 =2 inch .tai think moving the springs inboard the frame will have the effect of stiffening the ride while moving outboard will soften the ride.law of the lever and that .take the spring pack apart remove leaves 6,4 and 2.blast it with a fine grit ,light coat of paint and grease between leaves.removig leaves should lower it and soften the ride.then if its too soft or too low you can put some leaves back in.adjustable suspension if you like..
     
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  23. Mateusz
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    Inboard stiffening and Outboard soften?
     
  24. Mateusz
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  25. This should be fun to watch...
    Go man
     
  26. willymakeit
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    I’m in That front suspension has me thinking? Which is always expensive for me.
     
  27. Mr48chev
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    This should be interesting as the 34 Peugeot 301 was no slouch in the looks department to begin with. Peaugot 301 1934.jpeg
     
  28. Mateusz
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    Its more like this
    20804199972_6fda1d9e93_b.jpg
     
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  29. fiftyv8
    Joined: Mar 11, 2007
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    Just remove a couple of the shorter leaves out of the rear springs and see how it sits.
    You may not need to do much else with a little luck...
    If that don't work, you can cold set the leaves that you are using with a big hammer and an anvil setup correctly or a press.
     
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  30. czuch
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    I like the vents in the sides of the hood even more after those pics.
     
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