Tony's 40 ford
The suspension pieces were test fit for clearance
The bottom of the frame needed notches for lower control arm clearance as well as clearance for the steering rack
Now the lower control arm has complete travel
More gussets were added and the whole thing welded up
Back on its wheels
To get the back in the weeds we moved the leaf springs inboard of the frame rails and then built a generous "C" notch in the frame. Here's the beginning pattern for the notch |