Greetings all...
Hey, I was looking at a 75 Elky today from underneath as I was trying to figure out a gear ratio on a 10 bolt (see my post in the Tranny Forum). Whilst under there, it was hard not to notice that this is a full frame car with all the goodies - Power steering and brakes, 4 link coil and air shock rear end, decent front end suspension...etc. One fella dropped a 56 4 door wagon on a Caprice frame which kinda inspired this crazy thinking. I think I can get this Elky for $300 bux. Gives a bit of wiggle room to play. Since I know anything is possible if you have a mega-budget, I'd like to know if this swap is rea$$onably possible on a mini-budget. (I can cut and weld) :sign0020: The wheelbase on the 75 Elky is 115". My 57 wagon is 117" (I think). Will these two inches make for a big problem? (no giggling, please). The width of the rig is about the same as my wagon.
Whaddya think?
Kep
Hey, I was looking at a 75 Elky today from underneath as I was trying to figure out a gear ratio on a 10 bolt (see my post in the Tranny Forum). Whilst under there, it was hard not to notice that this is a full frame car with all the goodies - Power steering and brakes, 4 link coil and air shock rear end, decent front end suspension...etc. One fella dropped a 56 4 door wagon on a Caprice frame which kinda inspired this crazy thinking. I think I can get this Elky for $300 bux. Gives a bit of wiggle room to play. Since I know anything is possible if you have a mega-budget, I'd like to know if this swap is rea$$onably possible on a mini-budget. (I can cut and weld) :sign0020: The wheelbase on the 75 Elky is 115". My 57 wagon is 117" (I think). Will these two inches make for a big problem? (no giggling, please). The width of the rig is about the same as my wagon.
Whaddya think?
Kep