Oops, I really sound like a retard when I don't proof read my posts. Yes I am talking about where the A arm mounts to the frame.

Mike

The bushings are graphite impregnated polyurethane bushings designed for rear leaf springs for old American cars. The tubing is just machined to match the recommended ID OD for the bushings. If your getting serious about doing something, I can get the part number for them.

Jason

I am getting close to the design phase of my car. I want to figure out what rims I am going to use before I begin with the suspension. I would appreciate it if you could tell me the part numbers for the bushings.

Thanks,
Mike

I'll be heading to the shop this weekend so I'll check them out then. I just hope I saved the boxes!

Jason

Going to the shop for more progress pics I hope! :D


Jeff-

I seriously havn't touched it in almost a month! Don't worry, once my brakes get back and the garage changaroo get's done, there'll be a flurry of pictured documented activity!

Jeff, as a side note, I'll probably be going to see my best friend in Nashville in Sept, are you in that neck of the woods?

Jason

I'm a couple of hours southwest, just outside of Memphis. My father-in-law lives in Nashville though, eastern side, I think around I-40 milemarker 221. When you get some final plans, let me know. If I'm off, we'll shoot up for the day and grab some beverages:haveadrin .


Jeff-

Hey guys,

This weekend was a change of home for my bug. Walt, the Volksrodders guy, also the guy who built my front suspension, helped me out with his enclosed car trailer. He's such a great guy, I really appreciate him.

Anyway, Mike, I found the wrappers for the PU bushings. They are Energy Suspension part #9-9107G, a 4 bar bushing set with 1-1/4" OD, 1/2" ID.

Jeff, my buddy has an M3 that I'm sure could use a workout, so we can head your way too. I'd love to see your ride in person. Maybe GET a ride? Will you get that damn thing running again!!!!?

Jason

More than welcome to roll this way. Easy to find our place, not far off the interstate, lots of eateries close by. Just try to give a heads up on the day so I can arrange to be off.
If its not going by Sept, we have a pretty serious problem. :mad: This whole waiting on the M/C is driving me nuts, he's a very good friend trying to do me a favor but DANG!


Jeff-

Anymore progress?

Sorry, no. Car has been sitting while life happens. Lanners brakes havn't even been installed yet! I will update if I make any progress, I promise.

Jason

I hppe this doesn't seem like an overly obvious suggestion, but has anyone just cut the frame head off and welded on a subframe to carry a Mustang II front end? All complete in one package with steering and geometry all worked out?:o

Might work! I hear these guys have a really good reputation for quality http://www.heidts.com/heip17.htm

Mike

Not overly obvious LT. Jason's whole mission was to make it "bolt on" to any stock pan without having to hack-n-whack. He could have saved a ton of time and money doing it your way but he refuses to be sensible :D .
Have you seen the arse end of his car? ...but he doesn't want to cut the front :laugh: :p !

(Lets see how long it takes dent to rip me a new one...:cool: )


Jeff-

How exactly would you get the mustang II front end to match up with the bug, or ghia front end?? Start hacking and welding it in I soppose, right? I just finished a beetle project, but i'm considering a ghia 'vert project that I want to start up. My MAIN goal is to make this ghia as highway-able as possible (Maintain speeds of 80+) and this sounds like something I may be able to throw into my blackboard of ideas and combinations of notions.

(Wonder if they can custom make the bolt pattern)