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Finally got the chassis inside so we can begin. |
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I replaced the original rear axle with and 82 S10 unit. Attached to the original springs. Had to fab spring perches and shock mounts. It was a little narrow, not much clearance at the rear of the tire where the spring splayed out. I remedied that later with a posi unit from a 68 Camaro. Got a good deal on it from a mechanic at the chevy dealership in town. |
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The front axle is from a 1954 Chevy Pickup mounted to the original springs. I used the Essex ubolts and the Chevy lower shock mount. I had to fab a upper shock mount and enlarge the holes in the lower piece and the axle a little so it would fit onto the ubolts. All minor stuff. |
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Hotrodding the coupe 1929 Essex |