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PostPosted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:31 pm    Post subject: 49 h beam detail? Reply with quote

Anyone out there know what chassis # or approx. month the shock towers had a raised welded rib? where early 49's have no raised rib?
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 9:15 am    Post subject: Zwitter Reply with quote

I'd have to check my book , but I know in Oct 52 the suspension travel increased, but there was another earlier one. Also six torsion bars in the front. Hence longer shocks, but IMO I can't recall off the top of my head
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