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F1 front end info

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by jabberwoki, Oct 16, 2013.

  1. jabberwoki
    Joined: Feb 10, 2011
    Posts: 127

    jabberwoki
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    from puyallup

    So I have this 50 F1 that has a 70 nova front end and I`ve been messing around with the stance. I`ve come to the conclusion that the front end needs to be narrower to get it down and clear the wheels when turning.
    I spotted a nice 49 Chev truck that was in the weeds and his front wheels were way in the fenders.
    So I don`t know if there is anyway to narrow the nova clip? or which clip to use?
    The front clip has to come out anyway because the wheels are not centered in the front fenders and it drives me crazy and now the stance is a little nose high which also drives me crazy.
    So any suggestions?
    Thanks.
     

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  2. 2racer
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  3. lostone
    Joined: Oct 13, 2013
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    lostone
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    from kansas

    U mention removing the nova front suspenion &
    Being a nova it would be a sub frame assembly so
    It would depend on how u plan to replace the frame
    Inplace of the sub frame. I.e. tube rails͵ or replacing
    It with stock rails. Either way will open up alot of
    Posibilities over the nova sub frame. U might check
    Out a newer crown vic like alot of police departments
    Use. They have a really nice front suspension under
    Them. Its a totally self contained front crossmember
    Set up like a mustang II but all aluminum & bolt in.
     
  4. FiddyFour
    Joined: Dec 31, 2004
    Posts: 9,024

    FiddyFour
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    crown vic's are wider than the nova IIR... this wont help him much
     

  5. 1955IHC
    Joined: Aug 20, 2013
    Posts: 636

    1955IHC
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    Fatman sells narrower controls arms. But that won't help with centering the wheels. I have always thought that the fenders on an F-1 are bit wonky shaped making the tires look out of place. You can also just make sure to turn the wheels when you park and no one will ever know but you.:cool:

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  6. What about S-10?
     

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