Not to argue the point but Mr. Meyer makes an interesting statement. Let's
see, why would I want a front suspension capable of carrying more weight than
I'm going to put on it, that's been tried and proven over years of on the road
service, who's parts are available almost anywhere, that was designed and put
together by a multitude of engineers capitalizing on millions of dollars and
years of research at one of the biggest auto manufacturers in the world, when I
can get one from some guy who says his design is right for my vehicle.
Hmmmmmmm..... I'll have to think about that a while.
One of the problems we face in this hobby is that there are a lot, and I mean a
LOT of people out there trying to capitalize on the popularity of IFS systems
for street and hot rods. Unfortunately many don't have the experience or
engineering background to guarantee their product is safe and will actually
perform as advertised. This is particularly true when selecting a Mustang II
system. Just open any of the street rod mags and the pages are full of little
one or two man shops offering a "better" Mustang II suspension. There's even a
couple making bolt on systems for people that are either too cheap to hire a
professional welder or to lazy to learn how to weld themselves. I know there
are several people who will argue that with a lot of these old cars and trucks
the original system was bolted on, but in most cases that's not completely
true. The original IFS on my 41 Chevy Coupe was bolted and riveted on, and
they used some very stout rivets. I know because I had to g!
rind and drill them all out. Bolt on systems, no matter how well they are
designed, are dangerous unless permanently welded in position.
I'm not saying that Mr. Meyer makes an inferior product, it may be excellent
for all I know, but common sense tells me that most small companies don't have
the capability or resources to properly design and test a "new" suspension
system. One of the valuable lessons I've learned over the years is that when
it comes to suspension, brakes, and steering, compromising on quality or
experimenting with unproven designs can kill you or even worse, someone else.
Bill Whittaker
'53 3100 Hemi
Built like a Rock
With Mopar Stock
-----Original Message-----
From: Don Simmons [mailto:tasimmons@cbnn.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 11:32 PM
To: joe; BelAir Bob; oletrucks
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation
Have you heard of Jim Meyer Racing Products of Lincoln City,Oregon? He makes
a crossmember that uses GM spindles-brakes-ball joints. His claim is that
you get the correct design for your car or truck,not the geometry for Fords
cheapest car in 1974. (DISCLAIMER)This is not an endorsement of his products
or ideas. But if you are interested,his phone # is 1-800-824-1752 ext. 2. He
says he personally handles all phone inquiries and makes kits for 1933-1959
Chevy trucks. I have his catalog and everything looks pretty good and seems
competitively priced. You might want to check him out!
Don Simmons
1953 3100
1962 C10 etc
and sad to say former owner of 1957 Chevy station wagon(I just sold it)
Othello,Washington
----- Original Message -----
From: "joe" <chevy1@jps.net>
To: "BelAir Bob" <rogerz@planetwide.com>; "oletrucks"
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 8:56 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation
> I just installed another Heidt's Universal Multi-fit crossmember on
another
> one of my toys. The crossmember is actually the same as the one produced
by
> Fat Fendered Street Rods which I've used in the past also and was very
> satisfied. The kits come with very detailed instructions.
>
> No the upgrade to 11" rotors is a wise decision especially on todays
> roadways. I always upgrade to the 11" rotors and appreciate the added
> braking capability. My only negative comment on their basic upgrade kit
> which gives you the brackets, bearing and seals is that you have to get
> rotors off of a certain year car and calipers off a different year car.
The
> worst part of all is that their instruction sheet has the wrong year of
car
> listed for the calipers and they won't fit the brackets? I'm sticking
with
> the complete brake kit from ECI from now on because there kits didn't give
> me a headache.
>
> The rotors will lightly surface rust but I'd rather have that then a
coating
> that might cause brake fade.
>
>
> Joe Garcia
> Yuba City, CA
> 1950 Chevrolet 3100
>
> http://chevy1.freeservers.com/
> http://50chevy.freeservers.com/
> http://1950Jeepster.freeservers.com/
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BelAir Bob <rogerz@planetwide.com>
> To: oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 8:12 AM
> Subject: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation
>
>
> >Friends,
> >
> >I'm going to order the MII IFS for my niece's 57 3100 this week and have
a
> >couple of questions ya'll might be able to help me with.
> >
> >First, I like the looks and price of Heidt's Economy MII setup. They
have
> >just recenly developed this kit for TF trucks. Has any one had any
> >experience with Heidt's units good or bad?
> >
> >Second, the tech guy I talked to at Heidt's strongly recommended
upgrading
> >to 11" rotors. I know not to cut corners on the brake system, but are
the
> >11" rotors that neccessary or is it just a way for Heidt's to get another
> >$95 out of me?
> >
> >Third, many months back there was a discussion on the list about what
> >coating to use on brake rotors to protect/seal the surface until time to
> put
> >the truck on the road. Did we ever come up with anything on that? It
may
> >be as mush as 2 years before this truck hits the streets and I don't want
> >the rotors to rust up in the mean time.
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Robert Rogers
> >57 Belair Sport Coupe restored to original
> >55 -2 3105
> >55 -2 6400
> >55 -5 3100 Wife's project
> >57 3100
> >and a few others
> >
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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