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lake_harley:
Thanks again to everyone for input and suggestions. There are obviously differing opinions like front suspension/no front suspension, 9" Ford/8 3/4" Chrysler, DOM/4130. I'm looking forward to getting started and hope the project cars I have that need to sell first find new owners soon. I'm taking all the suggestions seriously and hope that I make some wise choices as I develop a build plan.
I did call the main steel supplier I used for my fabrication business today and got quotes on 3 of the sizes of tube I would need. Based on a rough estimate on the footage I would need of different sizes, it appears DOM would run about $150 to $200 less than 4130. I can pick up 4130 from Wicks Aircraft who is only about 1 1/2 Hr. from where I live. Not really a huge price difference.
Thanks.
Lynn
Paul New:
I agree with Bruce an 8 3/4 would be perfect and way more comfortable to have your legs go over.
wideopen231:
Main reason I would not consider anything but molly. Stronger with half the weight . Also added safety,its not always how fast you go it other car too. Minor cost increase in the big picture. At some point selling it will be in picture.
You have said motor will be mild combo,why have extra weight?
jeff/21:
a friend has a gremlin with 8 3/4" powered by a 454 only break stock axles when he gets wheel hop(10x30slicks)
9" do eat more power as for housings they come in all shape and sizes from big, truck and fabbed ones to smaller early models and some aftermarket with small round backs
afaulk:
--- Quote from: lake_harley on December 26, 2019, 04:22:06 PM ---Thanks again to everyone for input and suggestions. There are obviously differing opinions like front suspension/no front suspension, 9" Ford/8 3/4" Chrysler, DOM/4130. I'm looking forward to getting started and hope the project cars I have that need to sell first find new owners soon. I'm taking all the suggestions seriously and hope that I make some wise choices as I develop a build plan. If you have a good deal on the Mopar rear end, get it. I had one with a spool and 35 spline axles. At 4.80s in the eighth it was no problem. Chromoly tubing and a good set of plans to work off, you'll have a car you can sell when the time comes. Longer is better if you decide to add more power later. Good luck and have fun.
I did call the main steel supplier I used for my fabrication business today and got quotes on 3 of the sizes of tube I would need. Based on a rough estimate on the footage I would need of different sizes, it appears DOM would run about $150 to $200 less than 4130. I can pick up 4130 from Wicks Aircraft who is only about 1 1/2 Hr. from where I live. Not really a huge price difference.
Thanks.
Lynn
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