Thanks miker, excellent info!! I GREATLY appreciate the link!! Rowen

Rowen
55CV
Woodland, Ca

Let us know how the fender to tire clearance is after you do the drop. I have a set of factory wheels I can use if needed. I am not sure of the rim width thats on mine now but the car has 235/75/15 on it with no problem at stock height.

Durham Missouri

I've been running 3" blocks on the back of my Vicky for years. Just put some 8" wide mopar wheels on it. There is plenty of clearance on each side. I can run my hand over the side of the tire at the top. The only problem with it lowered is that I have to take the shock loose before I jack the car up so I can get the tire on and off. Chuck



Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

My biggest concern was the front and turning radius. What size are your fronts?

Durham Missouri

I'm running 205/75 r15's. never had any clearance issues. I did find with the 3" blocks the rear end and drive shaft a just a little close to the floor boards. I put a set of helper coils on the rear shocks. Just enough stiffness on a bump to stop the problem. Fronts totally clear. I use the pieces of stock sold on EBAY for the fronts. You drill out the rivets that hold the spring plate to the bottom A frame insert the 1" square by 6" blocks. Bolt them up and you will find a couple of inches in drop. I had my alingment checked and it didn't change anything. Just lowers the spring plate about an inch. Chuck




Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

That is an awesome Ford. The ride height, the louvers, all black, .....just great! I love how the red Tbird engine emblems are set off by the black. Very cool.

57 Black Tbird 312/auto

Thanks for the compliment. Been a long time project but it's closer to done now than it has ever been. I picked up the Vicky while stationed in El Paso Texas then set out to make the car I wanted in high school but never could afford. So all the things I've done have stayed fairly close to the 60's. I did add an Autosound radio/cd player and an electronic antenna. Just finished up the front wheels today. Powder coated a pair and had the tires switched over. Now the beauty rings and "spider" caps are on. Interior is in a generaly stock style but is highlighted with 1" roll and pleat. Oh, all black too, of course. I currently have two engines. The one in the car is a warmed up 292 with some Mummert stuff and a McCullouch supercharger (another high school dream). This is the current engine. And next is the 4-71 blower engine Ted Eaton built for me. Probably wont get that one in this summer though. Chuck


Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Oh my goodness MoonShadow!!! Those are some gorgeous power plants!! Makes me ALL excited to get mine!! I'm going up to Olympia Wash on the 22nd to pick up my new engine for my 55CV. Nicely massaged 292 with Mummert forged domed pistons. A nice cam, rods have been balanced and a bunch of other stuff that's been done. I have a 57 E Code dual quad intake and I'm havin Sal Cicala build me a couple tea pots for it. I too am building my high school dream car. Fellow that was havin it built ran into hard times so I helped him out as much as I could with the price but I still picked it up for a song!! Ill find out if I got the deal of the decade, or a pig in a poke!?!? I've talked with the fellow that built it and seen pics.......I'm a trusting guy....so we will see...?!? Didn't mean ta go off about my car,.. This about that beauty of yours. VERY VERRY NICE!! Hope ya smoke those meats every day!! That's my plan to keep me young!! :0) Rowen

Rowen
55CV
Woodland, Ca

Rowen,
This site is all about going on about our cars. Considering this is a lower topic I've already drifted afar. Couldn't resist the chance to show off a bit. I've been watching your beautiful car here too. And as to deals, my son was getting ready to go off to college in the late 80's. He needed a car and went shopping. At the time I had a 41 Ford convertible and a 69 Firebird. The Firebird had a modified 428 motor out of a Gran Pris, a 3:80 rear gear and a modified turbo 400. Needless to say it would burn the hides easily. Long story, son comes home and says he's found a car but would need a cosigner. We went to the dealership and there sat Vicky. Had a two tone black and white paint job a solid drive-train and a mexican upholstery. I test drove it and it was impressive. Did everything as it should. Went to the salesman and finished the deal. When I had signed the papers my son, without missing a stride, says "I'll trade you for the Firebird". Damn smart kid knew my affection to Fords. Simple swap title for title as we share our names. Texas didn't put age on the titles. I de-tuned the Firebird, put in a 3:20 gear and sent him off to school. I ended up with a $1500 Vicky. Been going at it ever since. Boy still has the Firebird too it's in storage at his inlaws in Sonora, Texas. I still think I was set up but who's complaining! Chuck

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Moon Shadow, 

I lowered my car the same way you are talking about and it worked great! Drilled out the rivets on the spring perches and made my own spacers from 1" aluminum bar stock. Replaced the rivets with grade 8 bolts and with the Granada spindles, this lowered the front of my car 4 1/2". Back I used 2 1/2" lowering blocks. Rides great and never bottoms out unless I hit a pot hole.  

I love the smell of burning rubber in the morning!