70 Hemi Superbird Restoration..................errr.....scratch that........

[69 GTX]

I agree Mike, build it the way you want it!

 

[Wookie316]

ARB bar is going to be a tight fit with my street Lynx suspension. Meet with my welder today. If anyone can make it fit, he can.

 

[Hemirunner]

ARB bar is going to be a tight fit with my street Lynx suspension. Meet with my welder today. If anyone can make it fit, he can.

It's a big bar for big cars! I think you'll get it in there. I'm mounting mine in between the new frame rails I'll be welding in. It will be above the floor pan right over the axle. The links go through the original holes in the sheetmetal right there.

 

[Hemirunner]

I agree Mike, build it the way you want it!

That's the plan!

 

[Hemirunner]

Painted up the sway bar.

 

[Hemirunner]

Then I cut out some wing washers, as they're called, with the plasma cutter.

 

[Hemirunner]

The factory wing washers are some huge stamped sheet metal piece. These will work just as well and look more at home given the theme of the car. Here they are bolted in place. Pretty dusty under there.

 

[Hemirunner]

And...here they are with the rest of the wing support in place. These will tie into the rear frame rails of the chassis as per the drawing on page 23.

 

[Hemirunner]

Here's the drawing to save you some time, lol.

 

[Hemirunner]

There will be a 'spine' welded underneath the wing washer that goes from one tube to the next to keep the washer rigid.
Lots of man hours in fabricating everything depicted in that drawing!

 

[Wookie316]

Looks great ARB is in the car. If the rain will go away I can go and test it
The detail in your car is FABULOUS.

 

[Hemirunner]

Looks great ARB is in the car. If the rain will go away I can go and test it
The detail in your car is FABULOUS.

Thanks! The planning and execution of the fine details were what my previous builds lacked. I'm trying hard with this one. I wish my skill level was a bit higher in the TIG arena though.
Let us know how the ARB works.

 

[Hemirunner]

Finished both wing supports. Now I can start putting in rear frame rails.

 

[Hemirunner]

 

[Hemirunner]

After having the supports welded up, there was no need for the 'spine', so I saved myself the headache.

 

[747mopar]

Supports look great, why copy factory when you can one up it... right? Nice work

 

[Hemirunner]

Thanks! Mine are even much lighter.

 

[yalpngulp]

This is very inspirational and educational as I'm just starting my build and I've been a bit intimidated by the amount of bad metal in the back half, but after watching you just go to it, I feel it's achievable.

How far are you lowering the rear end and what diameter tire are you using? Did you leave the wheel tub height stock?

 

[Hemirunner]

This is very inspirational and educational as I'm just starting my build and I've been a bit intimidated by the amount of bad metal in the back half, but after watching you just go to it, I feel it's achievable.

How far are you lowering the rear end and what diameter tire are you using? Did you leave the wheel tub height stock?

Originally, the plan was to run a 28" drag radial. That plan has changed to also accommodate a 30" drag radial. I left the wheel tub height stock which will be a problem with the 30" radial. I raised the leaf springs 3" and will have -1" leafs for a 4" drop. My plan at this point is to get the car together and on the ground and see how low it is and how much clearance I have in the tub. At that point, if I don't have enough clearance, I'll cut the top of the tubs out from underneath and make raised replacements.

 

[yalpngulp]

Originally, the plan was to run a 28" drag radial. That plan has changed to also accommodate a 30" drag radial. I left the wheel tub height stock which will be a problem with the 30" radial. I raised the leaf springs 3" and will have -1" leafs for a 4" drop. My plan at this point is to get the car together and on the ground and see how low it is and how much clearance I have in the tub. At that point, if I don't have enough clearance, I'll cut the top of the tubs out from underneath and make raised replacements.

well your plans for the car are pretty cool. Gonna get alot of attention. let me know when it's finished...I can't wait to drive it!