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GMC70c20 · 07-01-2008, 03:31 AM

I just got my front end from fat man, its a tubular mustang II suspension with qa-1 coilovers. I never undrstood why they call it a "mustang II suspension" is it the same front end that was under the stang II or is it just agoofy name for it?

bigsnookmaster · 07-01-2008, 08:16 AM

It's based on the original mustang II front suspension.It's a lightweight front suspension with rack n pinion steering.I know guys that used to take them right out of the cars,widen them and install them in tube chassis cars.I'd like to know how it looks and works for you,I am considering on doing the same for my truck.Please post pics when you can.

jkaylor68gmc · 07-01-2008, 08:52 AM

I have a mustang II in a 65 Chevy truck frame from Fatman, I stuck my yellow 47 on a leftover chassis. It bolted right in. It is nice!!!!!!!!

djracer · 07-01-2008, 09:58 AM

I have the fatman frontend also but I use a coilspring with an adjustable Qa1 shock.

jkaylor68gmc · 07-01-2008, 10:20 AM

I ended up with coil-overs, I like them alot.

GMC70c20 · 07-03-2008, 03:21 AM

I also have qa-1 coilovers, I will post pics as soon as I get the front end together. What is simular? did they use the same spindles, control arms, geometry, ect.

PA-IndianRider · 07-03-2008, 10:10 AM

Sorry to interrupt the thread.....
Hey BIGSNOOKMASTER ...... whatever happened to those "wild-looking" headers that were shown in your "mock-up" pictures on webshots?????
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2046...02975005dmebFq ..... fenderwell exit??? Do you still have them??? Thanks.... John

Couch · 07-03-2008, 10:51 AM

good eye PA. i cant find a set anywhere, where did you get em or where can i get a set.that would go perfect on my BBC stepside

PA-IndianRider · 07-03-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Couch

Good eye PA. .....i cant find a set anywhere, where did you get em or where can i get a set.that would go perfect on my BBC stepside

Thanks.... especially since in later photos Snook changed the headers.... I am planning to fab a set of fenderwell exit headers (if I have to) using headers that were made for a stock car to start with.

Couch.... you are right there appears to be no one who makes fenderwell exit headers for our model truck ... SBC or BBC ....(unless headers from another vehicle can fit???) ..... so I'll (we'll) be anxious to hear from SNOOK about the headers

HA!!!!!

bigsnookmaster · 07-03-2008, 03:53 PM

I'm not sure what headers you're talking about.I built the headers for my 67 for a BBC but they're not fenderwells.I built a set for a buddy of mine that were fenderwells,but they went in a 65 Dart with a big block chrysler.My current 68 has Hooker Super Comps with ceramic coating.I'll look at the pictures and se which ones they are. Maybe I should start building fenderwell headers for our trucks.Let me know.

PA-IndianRider · 07-03-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsnookmaster

I'm not sure what headers you're talking about.I built the headers for my 67 for a BBC but they're not fenderwells.I built a set for a buddy of mine that were fenderwells,but they went in a 65 Dart with a big block chrysler.My current 68 has Hooker Super Comps with ceramic coating.I'll look at the pictures and se which ones they are. Maybe I should start building fenderwell headers for our trucks.Let me know.

Greg,
Here's the link to the headers I am talking about.... kool look .... can't see where they exit exactly but they do appear to have a different look than most headers....
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2046...02975005dmebFq

Would love to find a set of fenderwell exit headers for a SBC .... I plan to give it a shot myself IF I HAVE TO..... either way I'm going to have a set on our C10 gasser-look drag truck.

Let's talk....

Couch · 07-03-2008, 08:53 PM

hey snook if you wanna go into the market of making em maybe we can work out a deal. i would love a set. PM me if your interested

Super73 · 07-03-2008, 10:43 PM

Couch,

Not sure if you know this but Lemons is in Paso Robles. 110 miles from Fresno. http://www.lemonsheaders.com/

bigjimzlll · 07-03-2008, 11:24 PM

Hey bigsnookmaster...I'm from St. Pete originally. I caught my share of them delicious Snooks too.

07-01-2008, 03:31 AM	#1
GMC70c20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 974	mustang II front suspension I just got my front end from fat man, its a tubular mustang II suspension with qa-1 coilovers. I never undrstood why they call it a "mustang II suspension" is it the same front end that was under the stang II or is it just agoofy name for it? __________________ 1970 c20 converted to c10 sleeper 1979 c20 the wood hauler 1991 honda civic daily driver spray and pray baby

07-01-2008, 08:16 AM	#2
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: mustang II fornt suspension It's based on the original mustang II front suspension.It's a lightweight front suspension with rack n pinion steering.I know guys that used to take them right out of the cars,widen them and install them in tube chassis cars.I'd like to know how it looks and works for you,I am considering on doing the same for my truck.Please post pics when you can. __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

07-01-2008, 08:52 AM	#3
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: mustang II fornt suspension I have a mustang II in a 65 Chevy truck frame from Fatman, I stuck my yellow 47 on a leftover chassis. It bolted right in. It is nice!!!!!!!! __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

07-01-2008, 09:58 AM	#4
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: mustang II fornt suspension I have the fatman frontend also but I use a coilspring with an adjustable Qa1 shock. __________________ 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!

07-01-2008, 10:20 AM	#5
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: mustang II fornt suspension I ended up with coil-overs, I like them alot. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

07-03-2008, 03:21 AM	#6
GMC70c20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 974	Re: mustang II fornt suspension I also have qa-1 coilovers, I will post pics as soon as I get the front end together. What is simular? did they use the same spindles, control arms, geometry, ect. __________________ 1970 c20 converted to c10 sleeper 1979 c20 the wood hauler 1991 honda civic daily driver spray and pray baby

07-03-2008, 10:10 AM	#7
PA-IndianRider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 294	Re: mustang II fornt suspension Sorry to interrupt the thread..... Hey BIGSNOOKMASTER ...... whatever happened to those "wild-looking" headers that were shown in your "mock-up" pictures on webshots????? http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2046...02975005dmebFq ..... fenderwell exit??? Do you still have them??? Thanks.... John __________________ John aka "Milner" PA-IndianRider - Pittsburgh, PA 70 Chevy C10 Stepside "Gasser/Altered Drag Race Hot Rod" *Where were You in '62 ?* Last edited by PA-IndianRider; 07-03-2008 at 10:26 AM.

07-03-2008, 10:51 AM	#8
Couch Daily Driver Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 228	Re: mustang II fornt suspension good eye PA. i cant find a set anywhere, where did you get em or where can i get a set.that would go perfect on my BBC stepside __________________ nitrous...the equal opportunity destroyer.

07-03-2008, 03:53 PM	#10
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: mustang II front suspension I'm not sure what headers you're talking about.I built the headers for my 67 for a BBC but they're not fenderwells.I built a set for a buddy of mine that were fenderwells,but they went in a 65 Dart with a big block chrysler.My current 68 has Hooker Super Comps with ceramic coating.I'll look at the pictures and se which ones they are. Maybe I should start building fenderwell headers for our trucks.Let me know. __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

07-03-2008, 08:53 PM	#12
Couch Daily Driver Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 228	Re: mustang II front suspension hey snook if you wanna go into the market of making em maybe we can work out a deal. i would love a set. PM me if your interested __________________ nitrous...the equal opportunity destroyer.

07-03-2008, 10:43 PM	#13
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: mustang II front suspension Couch, Not sure if you know this but Lemons is in Paso Robles. 110 miles from Fresno. http://www.lemonsheaders.com/ __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

07-03-2008, 11:24 PM	#14
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Re: mustang II front suspension Hey bigsnookmaster...I'm from St. Pete originally. I caught my share of them delicious Snooks too. __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA



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