solid axle 1981 vette
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http://autofabcart.net/1968-1982corv...4-linkkit.aspx
this link shows a panhard bar, it mounts different than you're used to seeing
this link shows a panhard bar, it mounts different than you're used to seeing
Team Owner
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From: Western NY
http://autofabcart.net/1968-1982corv...4-linkkit.aspx
this link shows a panhard bar, it mounts different than you're used to seeing
this link shows a panhard bar, it mounts different than you're used to seeing
I know the bar in the picture links the left and rear training links, but they have rod ends, and the uppers aren't "splayed" at a 40-45* angle like an old style GM B-body design. To me, this wouls allow the rear axle to wander all over, with the "spreader bar" tying both sides together. Maybe I'm wrong....
Racer
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From: Austin Texas
Last edited by 97C5; Dec 14, 2012 at 04:33 PM.
Racer
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From: Austin Texas
http://autofabcart.net/1968-1982corv...4-linkkit.aspx
this link shows a panhard bar, it mounts different than you're used to seeing
this link shows a panhard bar, it mounts different than you're used to seeing
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From: michigan
Very interesting set up there haven't seen on like that before, and thanx for the pic and info.
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From: michigan
mods
http://autofabcart.net/1968-1982corv...4-linkkit.aspx
this link shows a panhard bar, it mounts different than you're used to seeing
this link shows a panhard bar, it mounts different than you're used to seeing
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From: michigan
irs
Are you sure this is the direction you want to take? Back in the early 70s, when I used to go to the drags with my friends, there was a Chevy dealer from Niagara Falls, NY, that ran a big block powered C-3 in one of the Super Stock classes. That car ran a good sized slick, within the class's rules, and on EVERY run it left the line with the LF tire 4-6" off the ground.....with the IRS in place.
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From: coon rapids mn
the 80-82 rear is a weak link if making big torque. a 1979 and older rear can handle alot more power safely,how is would it be to convert to a iron rear? would a newer c4 rear be better and work in a 80-82 vette?
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From: tri-cities tn
I am doing this conversion as we speak i am just waiting on my axles to be built to finish mine. You need to check out Bluzman, and corvette daves threads about this there is alot of good info about it there. How your gonna use your car, and what value you place on your car will be the deciding factor. I do all of my own fabricating and welding and I think it is very simple and straight foward. My car is strictly a drag car. but those others use theirs on the street. and they do come with a diagnal bar. Im sure an IRS can be built to withstand anything, but for cost and to stay legal with NHRA rules the 9" was definately my best choice. You do have to notch the crossmember but again It was simple and I didnt value my car as anything special. Do your research well before you make a final decision. GOOD LUCK!!
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