Talk:1937-1957 Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac suspension upgrade
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| − | + | New to this page hopefully this the correct format to ask a question and show my lack of knowledge about this subject. | |
| − | + | I have a 1956 Pontiac 2 dr wagon (nice survivor), clean installation of 305sbc/350th, otherwise stock, manual drum brakes, armstrong steering. The car is a pleasure to drive up to about 60 mph. I have no need to drive to over about 75 mph, but I would like it to drive well up to that speed. Hopefully if I could get about 2 degrees of positive caster this might be possibly. Could I have plates welded on to the end of the control arms to add adjustable offset ball joints. I do know that mid 70's caddys used them. Several aftermarkets companies have them. If this were possible I could change the spindles / brakes etc. and be on the road. If you could do both upper and lower with different offset you might be able to get more than 2 degrees. This would be a cheap and easy. Based on the fact I am not looking for speeds over about 75mph. would this work and would it be safe ? Any thoughts ? Hopefully someone with more knowledge than myself can help. | |
From what I read it appears converting over to power disc brakes is within my talent and price range. It also appears that with some help I can add a 605 type power steering setup. | From what I read it appears converting over to power disc brakes is within my talent and price range. It also appears that with some help I can add a 605 type power steering setup. | ||
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| + | I do not want to cut the frame,lower the car, or have overly quick steering. I am trying to have a fairly good driver, maintain the outward appearance of a survivor. | ||
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