1959 restomod
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1959 restomod
Hello All a little back ground, I'm currently building a 59 vette restomod, Art Morison chassis, fully independent suspension, LS-3, 4L60E transmission, Weld racing wheels (18X9) front and rear,(different off sets front 5.5" back spacing, 3.5" rear back spacing. original 59 body, body is in great shape (one light hit front right around head lights) chassis was done for.
Here is what I having trouble with, using the Art Morison chassis with corvette front suspension raises the steering rack up in the chassis, and I am having fits finding a front accessory drive that will
work. something based off of a Camaro balancer should work, those based off of a corvette balancer spread everything out to the sides to far, & those based off of a truck balancer push everything
to far forward and into the steering rack, and just for fun the connection for the steering shaft comes up right where the power steering pump pulley would normally fall.
IF IT WAS EASY EVERYBODY WOULD BUILD ONE
Here is what I having trouble with, using the Art Morison chassis with corvette front suspension raises the steering rack up in the chassis, and I am having fits finding a front accessory drive that will
work. something based off of a Camaro balancer should work, those based off of a corvette balancer spread everything out to the sides to far, & those based off of a truck balancer push everything
to far forward and into the steering rack, and just for fun the connection for the steering shaft comes up right where the power steering pump pulley would normally fall.
IF IT WAS EASY EVERYBODY WOULD BUILD ONE
Last edited by anOldfart; May 10, 2021 at 04:20 PM. Reason: INCOMPLETE
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Welcome to the Forum, and congratulations on your project '59! Sounds interesting! 
Lot of great members and helpful info in the C1/C2 sections. Someone there might have some beneficial info. I would recommend posting your same request for info there. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-1953-1967-21/
Best wishes with your project!
Lot of great members and helpful info in the C1/C2 sections. Someone there might have some beneficial info. I would recommend posting your same request for info there. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-1953-1967-21/
Best wishes with your project!
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Welcome and good luck with your restomod project.
