Topic: Frame and suspension

[FOXFORCEFIVE]

How do I describe this frame and suspension ? I'm new to all of this it is 3x2 frame with leaf springs front and rear I guess 4" drop axle front with disc and chevy 10 bolt in the rear set up for chevy 350/350 it has 110" wheel base and about 3' wide I was told it is set up for a t- bucket but I'm thinking about a pick up cab I have noticed that other rods are done with the control arms on the outside of the frame this one they are inside it has a 11" z in the rear there are no wheels on it now so I don't know how it sits so my questions are what type of body can I put on it? I have seen some shocks on the front and think I can make brackets easily ?  I have checked the gears and all look good but how do I know what gears they are?  Should I leave the rear end with just the leafs? Or maybe shocks?  Also does it matter if the steering  is in front of axle or behind?  I love the site  a lot of good info thanks  for the help
                                                - aaron

[miraclepieco]

That looks like a high-quality frame, lots of Speedway or Total Performance parts on it. Definitely set up for a T-bucket. The rear control arms are ladder bars and they are supposed to be on the inside like that. That's a good setup, tried and true. You can put any lighter weight body you want on it - a 30's pickup would be ideal. It will have a traditional "jaunty" T-bucket stance. You can anticipate that when loaded with engine and body, that front spring will compress less than 2 inches. Put the steering behind the axle if you can, but in front works too - just creates minor complications with the Ackerman angle. Buy your steering parts from Speedway and it will all bolt right on.

Good foundation for a hot rod - you scored!

[hotwheels]

Damn aaron, that looks awesome.