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Projects Removing the street rod from an A RPU

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by GTHOtrod, Apr 14, 2024.

  1. BigJoeArt
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    Oh yeah! That's getting it!
     
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  2. Tow Truck Tom
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    from Clayton DE

    The look of a Texas Cadillac.
    Keep it up. :D
     
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  3. 05snopro440
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  4. Outback
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    Looking good :cool:
     
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  5. GTHOtrod
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    Currently, fronts are 175 65 15s on 15x4s, rear's are 275 60 15s on 15x8s.
    Planning to change over to 16x4s all round.
     
  6. 05snopro440
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    Thanks!

    I bet it will look great with the 16's too. It has a nice hot rod rake right now.
     
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  7. Have you checked to make sure the 16s will clear the front fenders?
     
  8. Outback
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    With a 4.50 it orta go close?
     
  9. Id be more worried about height. New wheels and tires definitely look a good bit taller
     
  10. GTHOtrod
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    Ride height isn't locked in as yet. Can raise it to aid tyre clearance.
    Definitely looking at a 4.50 16 up front for big rake
     
  11. 05snopro440
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    That's about 2" taller than your current front tire (1" per side). So it'll bring the car up an inch and the tire will be 1" closer to the fender.
     
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  12. GTHOtrod
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    Had an interstate trip for work this week, and had the opportunity to pick up a front spring the steering arms while i was there. With a little creative packing, they made the trip home on the plane as luggage.
    20240924_102903.jpg
    With the spring and arms installed, I can progress with mounting the steering box. 20240926_111120.jpg
     
  13. GTHOtrod
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    Picked up a set of steel fenders this week. Need plenty of work, but hard to come by in this part of the world. 20241003_134253.jpg 20241003_134259.jpg
     
  14. GTHOtrod
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    Got some time today to get the shock mounts, engine mounts and steering box plate welded in.
    Engine can go back in now 20241019_143709.jpg 20241019_143729.jpg
     
  15. 51 mercules
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    Look like sedan rear fenders?
     
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  16. 1biggun
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    What rotors and calipers are those ? What is the rotor diameter ?

    I kind of like the look of the calipers for a Non HAMB type project .

    I have a 28 PU that came with a expensive shiny IRS and the frame is way to modifed to just cut it off and start over so its going to stay. ( for now )
    At some point I may build up a new frame and traditional suspension and swap the body over some day .

    Should be a nice truck when your done .
     
  17. GTHOtrod
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    Yes they are. I'll have to add a new flange for the pickup bed, and add a little width at the same time
     
  18. GTHOtrod
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    The brakes are Australian components.
    Rotors are Ford, 1971 XY falcon, 287mm diameter.
    Calipers are GM, 1996 VS commodore.
     
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