1973 Midget build by ianjoub

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Wow! I just read back through from page 1. I sure have changed a lot from what I originally envisioned. I am almost 2 years into the project now. I am farther away than when I started. Wish me luck. It looks like 2 more years at this rate. Happy holidays!

12-5-2012

Ok, a little more progress....

First, this rear end and tire combo just looks badass, so here is a pic!



Taking some measurements. This one for ground clearance:



This one for driveshaft clearance

This one for pumpkin clearance... and incidentally, I may need to notch the sheet metal for 1/2" more...



The upper arms for the 4 link will take up 3" of room here, so I have to make that the upper stop for suspension compression



I will have 1.5" more compression than where the tire currently bottoms on the fender

I will have 1.5" more compression than where the tire currently bottoms on the fender (continued). I plan to cut the fender up 2" and reweld it on. I decided to allow the tires to stick out past the bodywork instead of doing flares. As little as I plan to drive it, I won't worry about the tires slinging up dirt or getting rock chips....



There will be plenty of room in here once the outer fender lip is raised

Back to making the 4 link. Here is a cardboard pattern and the material for the upper link axle bracket



looks like a winner



and now cut out

I promise, these will all look good once the fab is done and it is all painted...



These ones are for the frame side and will go on the top of the driveshaft tunnel on either side



these are the top 4 link bars with the Johnny Joints on one end