What kind of suspension do you use on a hot rod?
What kind of suspension do you use on a hot rod?
Transverse spring, parallel leaf springs, coil springs, coil-over shocks, quarter elliptic springs, etc. are all good, reliable street rod rear suspension choices. We’re glad to continue this series of blog posts that will give you a taste of what you’ll learn in detail in Bob Hamilton’s StreetRod 101 Hot Rod Frame and Chassis Construction DVD.
What kind of hot rod does a Model T roadster use?
He made a bracket to mount the rear of the wishbone to the axle from 3/8th inch plate, a front mounting plate to the frame from 1/2 inch plate, the rod end bushing from 1 ¼ round stock with 5/8ths 18 threads for the rod bushing which he also made. This is shown in Bob’s StreetRod 101 Hot Rod Frame and Chassis Construction DVD.
What kind of rear suspension does a 1927 Model T have?
This picture shows the 1927 T street rod rear suspension with everything in place. You’ll note the spring mounting crossmember in place and the spring mounted to the rear end. On this ’27 T street rod build, Bob decided to use stock rear wishbones and keep the trick end that bolts to the rear-end altogether.
How does a street rod rear suspension work?
Here is a close up of the front wishbone bracket, urethane rod end and the homemade bung that goes into the wishbone and holds the rod end. Another shot showing the complete street rod rear suspension with everything tacked in place. We’ll continue Bob’s chassis build with some more street rod rear suspension how-to in our next blog installment.
What makes a T bucket a hot rod?
The Motor is all chromed-out, water neck, timing cover, oil pan, Exhaust, pulleys, coil, oil fill, Finned Aluminum Valve covers AND EVERY OTHER LITTLE POLISHED OR CHROME PART that make this such a BAD A$$ looking engine The t-bucket is perhaps the most recognized hot rod of all time.
What kind of transmission does a 1923 Ford T bucket have?
It is backed by a smooth Turbo 350 Three speed automatic transmission and Ford rear end both of which function very well. The Motor is all chromed-out, water n… It is backed by a smooth Turbo 350 Three speed automatic transmission and Ford rear end both of which function very well.
What kind of paint job does a Ford T-bucket have?
This Ford features a classic hot rod paint job with a black base and red scallops…. The red and black theme is continued throughout from the interior to the un. This Ford features a classic hot rod paint job with a black base and red scallops. This T-Bucket has an AM/FM/CD stereo found under the seat.
He made a bracket to mount the rear of the wishbone to the axle from 3/8th inch plate, a front mounting plate to the frame from 1/2 inch plate, the rod end bushing from 1 ¼ round stock with 5/8ths 18 threads for the rod bushing which he also made. This is shown in Bob’s StreetRod 101 Hot Rod Frame and Chassis Construction DVD.
