Projects PhatCaddy's "Low Salle" is alive...with help from "Kool Cat Kustoms"

Yes they are close together, that was the plan, as I explained. The close mounting of the shock does not change over all travel of the axle/shock when the axle travels an even amount on both sides and both wheels go up or down at the same time, in this case 8" inches. But when the axle articulates on one side only as when driving up a curb at an angle or driving through a pot hole with only one wheel and the axle pivots on it's center line, then the amount of travel at the shock is reduced when compared to the travel at the end of the axle where the wheel is.
As an example, it you were to mount only one shock at the center of the axle and then moved the axle an even amount up or down on both sides then the shock would travel the same amount. But if you pivoted the axle around it's center, moved one side up and the other down an equal amount then the shock would not travel at all. Think teeter-totter.
Do you really need me to explain the roll of a shock to you? Seriously?

 

Hi Brian.......I'll make it a point to HEAR your car at Sacto.....Jerry

 

Yes, Santa Maria for sure. And what are you bringing this year?

We need to caravan to SM again this year........

Brian

 

sounds good to me.....had a blast last year....

 

thats gonna be neat!!

 

I think maybe he didn't mean roll in the sense of what does a shock do (it's role) but how much it varies from it's vertical position (like body roll) as the axle articulates given that it is mounted with a stud at the top and not an eye which would allow for more movement side to side in its vertical plane. If that makes any sense at all.

 

very cool.

 

That was the best part cruzin down 101 in a caravan !!........That and getting a laugh from Mr Pro St. Pinto Mullet Guy !!!

 

I liked the before picture better

 

Since I literally live down the street....
When do I get the invite to see it before Sacramento??
PM me.

 

"Low Salle", gotta love it. great job on the 40, My 36 is getting paint next month!

 

Thanks for the positive comments guys, hope to see you all in Sacramento at the Autorama.

 

Too bad you couldn't join us to Sac Autorama to make it 3 LaSalles together. I think that would be the first time. The red one is the '37 that Johnny built last year.

B

 

Looks Good John, Love the Stance!

 

Looking good Brian, wish I could see it in person.

 

Hey Terry, good to hear from you. Hope you are doing well. See you soon.

Brian

 

Are there plans to chop it? Looks great unchopped too!!!!

 

Hey what up Bob. I am going to cruz it around this summer and make a decision then. I agree, it doesn't need it so if I chop it it will be a mild chop, just to enhance the look.

Brian

 

Yeah, just a mild chop 2" or 2 1/2 inches, doesn't need more than that. Just enough to make it flow better. It was originally design with a lower roof line, but the big bosses a GM though it didn't offer enough head room for customers that were taller or wanted to wear a hat while driving.

 

This year is not possible, But I do have relitives in San Jose and another in Livermore where I'm from. So, lets get this going in 2011. it's time I vist anyway and the people need to see Three in a row! Awsome!

 

Hey Brian looks like you got another nice one coming together.

 

Very Cool Brian - knew it would be.

 

1st time i see this ! ??? ! sometimes i miss out on stuff. Excelent dude,
and it looks perfect w/out a chop too. Although i must say that w/ one it would
look real mean...erm...meaner i meant.
How about the air set up? You worried to run outta air? Bitchen!

 

Thanks again for the comments.
Johnny and I DROVE both LaSalles to Sacramento Autorama from San Jose (2hrs) on Thursday and set-up in the Suede Area. Both cars ran great, show looks great. I will be back on Saturday.

See everyone there....

Brian

 

Brian & Johnny,

I am digging the car BIG TIME!!! AWESOME!
E

 

That is so very, very hot. Thanks and looking forward to more (large) pics.

 

I really dig it! I like it unchopped!

 

Yeah, we had a nice drive out. Setup day was nice, lot of nice cars. I hope every body makes it out. See ya'll there!

 

i just Love it, simply as that.