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cajundragger · 02-12-2007, 10:52 PM

whats the wheelbase measurement on my '52 chevy? It never had stock suspension so I could never measure. Im going to set the cab and fenders on to mark the front, weld in my scotts front end, but I need to know where to set the rear because I dont have a bed yet.

Also, how many of yalls running board mounts were bent? I think mine are but Im not sure...can I get new ones anywheres?

Thanks

solidaxel · 02-12-2007, 10:55 PM

116" stock, rear wheels centered in rear fender 117"

cajundragger · 02-12-2007, 11:18 PM

awesome, thanks

Houston54 · 02-13-2007, 02:01 PM

Be careful as the front wheels were not centered in the fenders either. I would recommend asking your IFS suppier if they can provide a definitive dimension you can use for locating the CL of your front axle.
Another way is to tack it in place and then rehang the sheet metal to see how the wheels fit in the fenders.
The stock front suspension allowed the front and rear axles to move either forward or rearward under load.

cajundragger · 02-13-2007, 02:43 PM

well if 117" puts both wheels centered in the wells and my front wheels are centered then my backs will be too. And I do plan on mounting the body, marking the line, removing the front cap, tac'ing everything in, then remounting everything to check it.

02-12-2007, 10:52 PM	#1
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	helppp whats the wheelbase measurement on my '52 chevy? It never had stock suspension so I could never measure. Im going to set the cab and fenders on to mark the front, weld in my scotts front end, but I need to know where to set the rear because I dont have a bed yet. Also, how many of yalls running board mounts were bent? I think mine are but Im not sure...can I get new ones anywheres? Thanks

02-12-2007, 10:55 PM	#2
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: helppp 116" stock, rear wheels centered in rear fender 117" __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

02-12-2007, 11:18 PM	#3
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: helppp awesome, thanks

02-13-2007, 02:01 PM	#4
Houston54 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: location Posts: 527	Re: helppp Be careful as the front wheels were not centered in the fenders either. I would recommend asking your IFS suppier if they can provide a definitive dimension you can use for locating the CL of your front axle. Another way is to tack it in place and then rehang the sheet metal to see how the wheels fit in the fenders. The stock front suspension allowed the front and rear axles to move either forward or rearward under load.

02-13-2007, 02:43 PM	#5
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: helppp well if 117" puts both wheels centered in the wells and my front wheels are centered then my backs will be too. And I do plan on mounting the body, marking the line, removing the front cap, tac'ing everything in, then remounting everything to check it.



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