New member in Toronto Canada

[smallblockjohn]

Younster good to have you back. Thanks for the info on the rear end. Your plans have been a big help so far. Thanks for posting them.

[Youngster]

If you are using the hair pin as I described in the plans, a much easier way to accomplish this is to slot the bottom of the rail so as to raise the DOM tube half way into the tube. Then weld a gusset 1-1/2" to either side of the Dom. Lot less welding in that area this way. I did this on my '27 and liked the result much better. Check for an up date on TKO this after noon. I'll include pic of this.

Ron

[smallblockjohn]

Younster have you posted the change to the radius rods mount to the frame yet?
I do like the look of the Spirit radius rods does anyone know what thickness of plate do the use to join the 2 rods?
Thanks
John

[Youngster]

no but it's simple. cut a slot in the bottom of the frame rail 7/16" deep to fit the 7/8" DOM half way in. when cut one of the brackets to staddle the tube as a gusset. less welding in that area that way.

Ron

[smallblockjohn]

I guess you could weld the DOM in at a right angle to the frame and cut and angle on the outside of the tube to match the angle of the radius rods and the original brackets can clean up the look.

[Youngster]

no, cut the right angle to the bushed end. should be the same angle as the DOM would have been with the two gussets.

Ron

[smallblockjohn]

Your right, after i posted i drew it out and reaalized it wouldn't work.
Thanks for your patience to my questions.
John

[Youngster]

no problem, glad to see the plans are being used.

Ron