[FC] Front coils... revisited

[Keith Jarvis]

In the tech guide, thank you. I did ask for any sources of documentation on
this, so that is a valid answer. My basics book is going to be delivered
Monday, and I think the tech guide will be on my next paycheck. Thanks,

Aaron Walker - Phoenix, AZ
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From: <VairMech@aol.com>
To: <corvanatics@corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2003 6:07 AM
Subject: Re: [FC] Front coils... revisited


> In a message dated 5/9/2003 6:40:37 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> zenboy@chumchum.net writes:
>
> > Which Dodge Truck front shock are you using? D150? And I can only assume
the
> > hole modification is for the shock end of things? Any documentation on
this
> > modification? I've been trying to figure out what, exactly, the total
> > package is for the front end of a van since joining the list, which has
> > been
> > a while, and all I can seem to get is snippets and pieces, one and a
half
> > coils from a mustang spring, use a V8 mustang spring, use a 65 mustang
> > spring, use a Dodge Truck shock, use a "big" Dodge Truck Shock.
> >
> > So far what I can see is - 1 1/2 coils cut from a 65 V8 Mustang spring,
> > modify holes on a D150 shock to line up with mounting holes on the van.
> > Sound about right? Then on the rear, stock Greenbrier Deluxe springs
> > (done),
> > and D150 shocks, again, modified.
> >
>
>    Well, I have to say it, All those answers are in the tech guide. One of
> the articles were written by me.
>    Now, For the shocking truth! Dodge D150 or D100, 72-88, front shocks.
>    The coil springs I use are from the non air-conditioned Mustang and are
> from the mid to late 70's and I cut one coil and reshape the end.
>    There I think I have it all in one email.
>    Ken Hand
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