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hotrod 80 · 07-08-2008, 12:34 AM

I thought i'd show ya'll my new rear suspension and roll bar .

Couch · 07-08-2008, 02:03 AM

bad a$$. we just put calvert stuff in my buddys 1st gen firebird. man,those things are like night and day. rock on man.love the truck

djracer · 07-08-2008, 07:24 AM

Those should be a big improvement. Now add some more cage and an antiroll bar!

ripdog28 · 07-08-2008, 11:14 AM

Holy sheet, is that a CB radio i see in your race truck?

nxtruck · 07-08-2008, 11:47 AM

Looks good! You'll like the Cal-tracs! Did you change the rear shocks also? I ran a set of Cal-tracs on a Nova I used to have, and I had to use a REAL stiff rear shock, as the bars would separate the rear suspension violently with a cheapo drag shock. John Calvert should be able to give you some suggestions on a shock for your truck, if you don't already have some.
Good luck with it!

hotrod 80 · 07-08-2008, 10:39 PM

Holy sheet, is that a CB radio i see in your race truck?

Hey ripdog28 , those are a set of led style mid 80's gauges . But im 38 # light right now and a CB , sorry some times i stray .

Now add some more cage and an antiroll bar!

DJracer , I have enough bar to certify to 8.50 I think . If i can pull a 6.20 out of the hat , i'll own this local drag radial class . It has been 6.74 on a 150 shot. So for a bolt on with stock suspension and a 355 it is doing o.k. I am spraying an 82 jet now . It twisted the driverside axle 2 splines already . OH! and it leaves pretty straight now . I'll be out friday and try and get some pics .

Looks good! You'll like the Cal-tracs! Did you change the rear shocks also? I ran a set of Cal-tracs on a Nova I used to have, and I had to use a REAL stiff rear shock, as the bars would separate the rear suspension violently with a cheapo drag shock. John Calvert should be able to give you some suggestions on a shock for your truck, if you don't already have some.
Good luck with it!

I am running Calvert leafs and bars . Bad thing is I gave them all the measurements and they didn't fit very well . I had about 2 days worth of mods and machine work . We have a machine shop @ work and you would be surprised what a gift certificate to CHili's resturant will get you machined . I have been talking to a guy named travis . I had to wait for him to come off vacation a week to have these built . Never talked to John . I have adjustable drag shocks I modified from a Camaro , as nobody makes anything for a Luv . I am putting Strange 35 splines in it along with a 396 SBC and either a powerglide or a th350 with a transbrake . This class is running in the loe 7's in the 1/8 with me in the 6's breaking stuff . I think it will be in the 6.60's next time out August 23 .

djracer · 07-08-2008, 11:25 PM

The powerglide would most likely be quicker! You might also look at moser axles. I ran them in my old camaro with a short tire then cut them down when I back halfed the car and the same axles are in the car today. I also have moser in the truck!

nxtruck · 07-09-2008, 03:29 PM

I'm surprised that you had to do that much work to get those parts to fit. I realize that a Luv isn't a common application, but with giving them some measurements to go off of, I would've thought that they would have fit better than that.
You shouldn't have any trouble with 35 splines in it. I'm with DJ, though; you may want to look at Moser stuff. I run their 30 spline axles and spool in my truck and haven't had any trouble with them.
Going from a 355 to a 396 ought to really wake the truck up, as well.
Good luck with it all!!

hotrod 80 · 07-09-2008, 09:58 PM

Im looking into Moser axles and will probably go that direction since they come so highly recomended .

71Dragtruck · 07-10-2008, 12:14 AM

I have Moser stuff as well, Mark Williams also makes good stuff as well but they're more money.

Marv D · 07-12-2008, 11:09 AM

I'm going to threepeat the Moser and MW axle suggestion. I twisted/sheared 3 strange axles before I woke up and bought the 'right' stuff. You can't go wrong with Moser. If you twist a Moser,,, MW is the next logical step but damn are they pricey!

hotrod 80 · 07-12-2008, 11:23 AM

O.K guys this is great info . I called Moser and im sending them my old ones so there are no mistakes building my new ones . Thanks for the tips .

hotrod 80 · 07-12-2008, 04:17 PM

I took the truck out last night and made some motor passes and adjusted the caltracs out . These things work really well . I went to make a couple of nitrous passes and had some troubles . The first pass (left lane) blew the tires off at the hit . 1.78 60' . Second pass bent the throttle bracket @the hit . Got out 60' and managed to get the activation switch until about 850' out and the cable snapped off from being in a bind . 11.44 . Learned alot .

07-08-2008, 12:34 AM	#1
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Even though im the black sheep . I thought i'd show ya'll my new rear suspension and roll bar . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

07-08-2008, 02:03 AM	#2
Couch Daily Driver Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 228	Re: Even though im the black sheep . bad a$$. we just put calvert stuff in my buddys 1st gen firebird. man,those things are like night and day. rock on man.love the truck __________________ nitrous...the equal opportunity destroyer.

07-08-2008, 07:24 AM	#3
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Even though im the black sheep . Those should be a big improvement. Now add some more cage and an antiroll bar! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

07-08-2008, 11:14 AM	#4
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: Even though im the black sheep . Holy sheet, is that a CB radio i see in your race truck? __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.

07-08-2008, 11:47 AM	#5
nxtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jackson, Mo. Posts: 607	Re: Even though im the black sheep . Looks good! You'll like the Cal-tracs! Did you change the rear shocks also? I ran a set of Cal-tracs on a Nova I used to have, and I had to use a REAL stiff rear shock, as the bars would separate the rear suspension violently with a cheapo drag shock. John Calvert should be able to give you some suggestions on a shock for your truck, if you don't already have some. Good luck with it! __________________ Chris 1966 Chevy C10 LWB, 434 sbc, TH350, 12-bolt, factory suspension, pump gas 7.02 @ 95.8, 1.45 60' 1965 Chevy C10 LWB, 355 sbc, TH350, daily driver

07-08-2008, 10:39 PM	#6
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Even though im the black sheep . Holy sheet, is that a CB radio i see in your race truck? Hey ripdog28 , those are a set of led style mid 80's gauges . But im 38 # light right now and a CB , sorry some times i stray . Now add some more cage and an antiroll bar! DJracer , I have enough bar to certify to 8.50 I think . If i can pull a 6.20 out of the hat , i'll own this local drag radial class . It has been 6.74 on a 150 shot. So for a bolt on with stock suspension and a 355 it is doing o.k. I am spraying an 82 jet now . It twisted the driverside axle 2 splines already . OH! and it leaves pretty straight now . I'll be out friday and try and get some pics . Looks good! You'll like the Cal-tracs! Did you change the rear shocks also? I ran a set of Cal-tracs on a Nova I used to have, and I had to use a REAL stiff rear shock, as the bars would separate the rear suspension violently with a cheapo drag shock. John Calvert should be able to give you some suggestions on a shock for your truck, if you don't already have some. Good luck with it! I am running Calvert leafs and bars . Bad thing is I gave them all the measurements and they didn't fit very well . I had about 2 days worth of mods and machine work . We have a machine shop @ work and you would be surprised what a gift certificate to CHili's resturant will get you machined . I have been talking to a guy named travis . I had to wait for him to come off vacation a week to have these built . Never talked to John . I have adjustable drag shocks I modified from a Camaro , as nobody makes anything for a Luv . I am putting Strange 35 splines in it along with a 396 SBC and either a powerglide or a th350 with a transbrake . This class is running in the loe 7's in the 1/8 with me in the 6's breaking stuff . I think it will be in the 6.60's next time out August 23 . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583 Last edited by hotrod 80; 07-08-2008 at 10:40 PM.

07-08-2008, 11:25 PM	#7
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Even though im the black sheep . The powerglide would most likely be quicker! You might also look at moser axles. I ran them in my old camaro with a short tire then cut them down when I back halfed the car and the same axles are in the car today. I also have moser in the truck! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

07-09-2008, 03:29 PM	#8
nxtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jackson, Mo. Posts: 607	Re: Even though im the black sheep . I'm surprised that you had to do that much work to get those parts to fit. I realize that a Luv isn't a common application, but with giving them some measurements to go off of, I would've thought that they would have fit better than that. You shouldn't have any trouble with 35 splines in it. I'm with DJ, though; you may want to look at Moser stuff. I run their 30 spline axles and spool in my truck and haven't had any trouble with them. Going from a 355 to a 396 ought to really wake the truck up, as well. Good luck with it all!! __________________ Chris 1966 Chevy C10 LWB, 434 sbc, TH350, 12-bolt, factory suspension, pump gas 7.02 @ 95.8, 1.45 60' 1965 Chevy C10 LWB, 355 sbc, TH350, daily driver

07-09-2008, 09:58 PM	#9
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Even though im the black sheep . Im looking into Moser axles and will probably go that direction since they come so highly recomended . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

07-10-2008, 12:14 AM	#10
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: Even though im the black sheep . I have Moser stuff as well, Mark Williams also makes good stuff as well but they're more money. __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs

07-12-2008, 11:09 AM	#11
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Even though im the black sheep . I'm going to threepeat the Moser and MW axle suggestion. I twisted/sheared 3 strange axles before I woke up and bought the 'right' stuff. You can't go wrong with Moser. If you twist a Moser,,, MW is the next logical step but damn are they pricey! __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

07-12-2008, 11:23 AM	#12
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Even though im the black sheep . O.K guys this is great info . I called Moser and im sending them my old ones so there are no mistakes building my new ones . Thanks for the tips . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

07-12-2008, 04:17 PM	#13
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Even though im the black sheep . I took the truck out last night and made some motor passes and adjusted the caltracs out . These things work really well . I went to make a couple of nitrous passes and had some troubles . The first pass (left lane) blew the tires off at the hit . 1.78 60' . Second pass bent the throttle bracket @the hit . Got out 60' and managed to get the activation switch until about 850' out and the cable snapped off from being in a bind . 11.44 . Learned alot . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583 Last edited by hotrod 80; 07-13-2008 at 11:49 AM.



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