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PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 9:31 am    Post subject: 1971 beetle type 454 Reply with quote

Here is a project I am working on right now.

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PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 4:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow a Big Block in a bug. What are you using for a rear end?

Let us know how it handles when done.
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PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 5:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

454, turbo 400 with a narrowed Ford 9"
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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454, turbo 400 with a narrowed Ford 9"


Nice. I'm using a sbc 350/330 horse in my '69 Squareback. Running a 700R4 with a narrowed 9" Ford, triangulated 4-bar

If I could figure out the new Photobucket format, I would show some pictures.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 8:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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15x15 M/T tires stuffed under stock fenders.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 8:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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15x15 M/T tires stuffed under stock fenders.


What size wheels with offsets are you using? Both front and rear
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

15x12 SS Cragar with 5" backspace rear
15x4 Cragar SS in the front with 2.75" backspace.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 11:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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15x12 SS Cragar with 5" backspace rear
15x4 Cragar SS in the front with 2.75" backspace.


Do you know what your track width is front and rear?
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 2:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am waiting on narrowed Mustang II A arms to come in so I can finish with the front. I will get measurements when completed.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 6:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It looks sweet with those wide rears tucked under it.
Any pics with the front end on?
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 6:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I am waiting on narrowed Mustang II A arms to come in so I can finish with the front. I will get measurements when completed.

Where are you getting your narrowed arms from/
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 6:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No pics with the front end yet. The A arms are coming from Lakeshore Fabrication.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Front clip mounted, off to the upholstery shop.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 06, 2013 5:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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No pics with the front end yet. The A arms are coming from Lakeshore Fabrication.

Have you thought of Jim Weimer Garage for those?
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 06, 2013 5:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The A arms arrived yesterday and look to be very good quality.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks fast even sitting on the trailer.

How much horsepower do you think you will get to the back wheel?

How much do you think it will weigh when done?

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 09, 2013 1:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The current engine is mild, guessing about 375-400 hp right now.
I am going to weigh it when it is road ready, I don't have a clue right now.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 4:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Glass, door panels and headliner installed.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very nice! Very Happy Dig the color too! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

mbugz60 wrote:
15x12 SS Cragar with 5" backspace rear
15x4 Cragar SS in the front with 2.75" backspace.


15 x 4 Cragar's are gonna be just the ticket. Very Happy
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