So I sold my roadster.
And bought this little guy.
IMG_7266[1].jpg
So far haven't done much. the truck cam with new fenders since the original owner cut them around the wheel wells to accommodate really big tires. He had 31's or something on there. Goofy. Anyway my plans are to lower it static (for now) and put different wheels. I bought some wheels for it already. 16" GM spare tire rims. Actually pretty nice looking. Not sure what size tires to get yet. thinking 205/45r16 Or maybe 195/45r16.
I'm lowering the truck by using Mustang II coil springs and cutting them. They are about the correct diameter .2" difference and the spring rate is lower than factory Courier springs. According to this calculator I found https://www.engineersedge.com/calcul...ring_k_pop.htm if I cut 1.25" off it should bring the spring back up to proper spring rate.
According to the specs I found on the factory Courier springs versus the Mustang II springs, even if I just installed the Mustang II springs without cutting them, the truck should drop about 2" (depending the the weight of the truck Vs. the Mustang been unable to find curb weight)). I am curious to see where it ends up.
IMG_7291[1].jpg IMG_7299[1].jpg IMG_7302[1].jpg
Its not great, but it will keep it from rusting this winter. The truck will be painted its factory (or close to factory) robins egg blue and then sprayed with dark blue metal flakes. And of course cleared.
And bought this little guy.
IMG_7266[1].jpg
So far haven't done much. the truck cam with new fenders since the original owner cut them around the wheel wells to accommodate really big tires. He had 31's or something on there. Goofy. Anyway my plans are to lower it static (for now) and put different wheels. I bought some wheels for it already. 16" GM spare tire rims. Actually pretty nice looking. Not sure what size tires to get yet. thinking 205/45r16 Or maybe 195/45r16.
I'm lowering the truck by using Mustang II coil springs and cutting them. They are about the correct diameter .2" difference and the spring rate is lower than factory Courier springs. According to this calculator I found https://www.engineersedge.com/calcul...ring_k_pop.htm if I cut 1.25" off it should bring the spring back up to proper spring rate.
According to the specs I found on the factory Courier springs versus the Mustang II springs, even if I just installed the Mustang II springs without cutting them, the truck should drop about 2" (depending the the weight of the truck Vs. the Mustang been unable to find curb weight)). I am curious to see where it ends up.
IMG_7291[1].jpg IMG_7299[1].jpg IMG_7302[1].jpg
Its not great, but it will keep it from rusting this winter. The truck will be painted its factory (or close to factory) robins egg blue and then sprayed with dark blue metal flakes. And of course cleared.
Comment