1937-1957 Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac suspension upgrade
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If your car is assembled with the engine in and fenders on, your fabrication skills are minimal, or you just don't like the idea of hacking your frame, the information in this article may be useful to you. | If your car is assembled with the engine in and fenders on, your fabrication skills are minimal, or you just don't like the idea of hacking your frame, the information in this article may be useful to you. | ||
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==Brakes== | ==Brakes== | ||
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The brakes on these cars definitely need improvement. That is not only the worst part of these cars, it is the first decision that dictates the path you follow in later steps. [The information listed here is general in nature and varies from model to model and year to year.] I’m diverting to a brake discussion here, because a decision on brakes determines the spindles you need, and you must have your spindles before you can design your suspension. | The brakes on these cars definitely need improvement. That is not only the worst part of these cars, it is the first decision that dictates the path you follow in later steps. [The information listed here is general in nature and varies from model to model and year to year.] I’m diverting to a brake discussion here, because a decision on brakes determines the spindles you need, and you must have your spindles before you can design your suspension. | ||
Earliest models had 1 ¾ by 11 inch brakes with 1 inch wheel cylinders. | Earliest models had 1 ¾ by 11 inch brakes with 1 inch wheel cylinders. | ||
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