The 1962 rear axle is done..And it feels smooth as butter. New
wheel cylinders and shoes were installed yesterday... The engine
and trans assembly is now outside on a wooden stand..
I'll be using 4" channel iron for the rear/trans crossmember.
8" stubs on the outside of the frame, hanging down the bottom
2".. The cross member then bolts to the stubs. I'm using 3/8"
grade 5 bolts to attached everything.
The front mounts from the frame to the rubber mounts will
be made from 4" channel... 5" section on each side. Inserted into the frame. Held in place with 3/8" bolts thru the frame
top and bottom...The channel will have threaded holes.. Small
strip welds will be added along the edges to add strength..
4" channel with a bias cut on the sides will be welded to the
frame inserts... These sections are what the rubber mounts bolt
to. I'll posting photos of this process when I get to it.
I'll be glad to remove the Mickey Mouse frame mounts that
the previous installer/butcher welded on the frame... Everything
that was done was strong, but poorly designed and looks crude
as crap.. The poor old 75 year old frame needs some love respect
and help handling the extra 100 HP..The original engine put out
72 HP from 134 cu in..
