XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build

[Freud]

Easier view.

[Milwaukee Midget]

I'm still trying to figure the best place to relocate the front shocks, to get them inside of the front sheet metal.

Buddy -

Have you considered lever shocks?  The rear shocks on an MGB or a Midget bolt inside the frame and have a very low profile link.  Parts # 1 and # 2 from the Moss catalogue -

http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29025

I could send you one or two (or a dozen, for that matter) if you wanted to trial fit them.

Drop me a PM if you're interested.

[Ron Gibson]

Stan
Still trying to figure out if you are talking about hard metal parts or Tony's new avatar. LOL

Ron

[jimmy six]

38 f....I too wonder what the excitment is after 37 years of off and on going to the salt especially for those who don't have or drive a car/bike. (it would be easier to get a room too)
On the tranny I keep the arm on the shifter even tho there is no gear in the transmission so the shifter works properly for the spacing. During an inspection once I saw a metal strap fron the arm on the trans to a spot on the side cover. I thought that was an easy fix. ...Good luck and hopre to see you in October...JD

[38flattie]

Chris, lever shocks may work, depending on if they can be made VERY stiff. I've got 12/12 shocks on it now, for very little movement. I'm not a big fan of very much suspension movement, at the speeds the car will run.

Jimmy, we're thrashing again, to make WF. I truly hope to chat with you there!

I've figured out that when Tony posts, views on that thread go up about a zillion%. I'm sure this is because of his valuable input, and not because of his avatar!

[Milwaukee Midget]

Chris, lever shocks may work, depending on if they can be made VERY stiff. I've got 12/12 shocks on it now, for very little movement. I'm not a big fan of very much suspension movement, at the speeds the car will run.

Buddy -

Moss offers a performance metering valve - a true bolt-on upgrade.  Additionally, Apple hydraulics rebuilds these things all the time, and can set them up probably just about any way you'd need them.  I went with the "Heavy Duty" rebuild option on mine.

http://www.applehydraulics.com/shocks.htm

[RichFox]

I have rear lever shocks in my For Sale Vega. As I remember the heaver viscosity oil the stiffer the shock action. Also, if you came home with a brand new Craftsman 1/2 drive ratchet, It was mine.

[Milwaukee Midget]

As I remember the heaver viscosity oil the stiffer the shock action.

Very true - I loaded up the MGB shocks with a fairly heavy marine grade Castrol hydraulic oil, and while it rides like a lumber wagon, the thing cuts a corner like a razor.  Probably not the best thing to do for a street car, but on the flats, I'd think you'd be golden.

[38flattie]

Thanks Chris and Rich.

Rich, I'll as Dale about the ratchet. If he doesn't have it, I'll send you one, because I know we used it! Please send me your address.

Chris, that sure sounds like that may be the way to go. I looked, but I couldn't find the Moss  performance metering valve - do you have a link?

I'll shoot you a PM!

[Milwaukee Midget]

If it's British, I've got a link -

http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29886

[manta22]

MM;

"I am not a number, I am a free man!"  .....from "The Prisoner", right?

Regards, Neil   (San Deigo, CA)

[Milwaukee Midget]

MM;

"I am not a number, I am a free man!"  .....from "The Prisoner", right?

Regards, Neil   (San Deigo, CA)

  I've got the whole set on DVD.

Always wanted a Lotus 7 . . .

[Peter Jack]

Build a Locost and get the same experience for a lot less than the real thing. Most likely a better car too.

Pete

[SPARKY]

The roadster guys 'ave a neat trick--they mount flat bar that attaches behind the front axle in its wind shadow, and pivitos on the chassis behind the grill shell and a spring shock mounts vertically in the center of the car left side springs the right side ect.

[Richard 2]

The roadster guys 'ave a neat trick--they mount flat bar that attaches behind the front axle in its wind shadow, and pivitos on the chassis behind the grill shell and a spring shock mounts vertically in the center of the car left side springs the right side ect.
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Would like to see a picture of this set-up if any one has one.
Richard