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Bagen the 4d
« on: February 01, 2008 6:55 pm »
Here are a few pics. the lower control arms I had to offset 2". The uppers hand to lengthen 1 1/2". More pics to follow when I get more done.
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RE: Bagen the 4d
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2008 8:42 pm »
Why did you have to offset them?
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RE: Bagen the 4d
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2008 8:43 am »
Bags are good! it'll be cool to see them on a '40! I've got a wagon that needs 'em....
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RE: Bagen the 4d
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2008 9:43 am »
my guess is so they dont hit the frame.  si tom?
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« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2008 1:40 pm »
Yes Ross that's right. The frame is `40 chevy with the crossmember from the 64 chevy rear welded inbetween, inorder for it to clear I had to off set it,. I'll take a pic and post it.
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Bagen the 4d
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2008 7:51 pm »
Here's the of the lower arm installed
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Bagen the 4d
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2008 8:02 pm »
Got the lower and upper plates made to hold the bags.

I know what your thinkin', only 1/8 in thick plate??!! All it has to do is hold the bag in place, it's the cup behind it when it's mounted that supports the weight.

Had to C notch the cross member to clear the drive shaft. Sucks to weld upside down laying on your back!! :x
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Bagen the 4d
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2008 8:27 pm »
The welds look good for upside down shirt on fire red hot slag in ears welding. :albino:
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Bagen the 4d
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2008 11:20 pm »
Looking good Tom, but is that control arm going to be strong enough without gussets or sleeves?
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« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2008 1:47 pm »
Quote from: "wowcars"
Looking good Tom, but is that control arm going to be strong enough without gussets or sleeves?


Good question Mr. President. I should take a nother pic from the bottom side. The heavy plate that runs to the back is where the sway bar bolts too, that's why I didn't angle metal back like I did on the top. Instead I put a peice inside which you dont see in the pic. Plus that 350 CI motor dosen't have that much balls. :wink:
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Bagen the 4d
« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2008 7:18 pm »
350? not a four cylender ;)
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Bagen the 4d
« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2008 3:11 pm »
ha ha Ross, not everything I got is four cyl.

Bolo...........what do think?
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Bagen the 4d
« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2008 5:05 pm »
those look like they will be plenty strong to me.
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Bagen the 4d
« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2008 5:28 pm »
I concur.
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Bagen the 4d
« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2008 4:26 am »
What size bags are you using? (Diameter and overall compressed and inflated heights)  I want to put bags on my '50 but don't know the first thing about air suspension and I'm too cheap (broke) to buy a complete kit. I figured the bags I can buy, the brackets etc... a guy can make, like you are doing. By the way, looks good so far. Nice welding for up side down. Keep the pics coming so we get more ideas.
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