Build Updates Jan 2022

 When we left off, I had started plotting in data into the CAD tool, and got the rear suspension assembly. In Jan, I received the front end Mustang II suspension components, as well as a few pieces of 2x4 steel tube to get started. The mustang II crossmember was measured and cut to fit the 2x4 tubes to the correct ride height, per the instructions I got from Heidts.

One thing I did was to take copious measurements of the body, in order to make sure I got the chassis correct. I tried taking pictures and pasting them scaled into CAD, but the distortion from the distance to the camera was too great, so I opted to take measurements and follow those instead.

I then bolted the wheels to the rear subassembly to determine ride height and chassis mount points height. The wheels have a 1.75" thick wheel adapter to go from the C6 Corvette hub to the wheels I have currently. I had to buy an extra 1/4" thick spacer as the rim rubbed against the knuckles of the rear spindles. I had to take into account the drop to the subassembly from the final axle weight of approx. 1500lbs (50/50 C6 corvette weight dist.) weight would be around 4.5 inches, and build that into my CAD model.

At the moment I am waiting for a frame adapter from a company called Dobbertin Performance, which will be useful for determining the proper upper A-arm positions and frame positions for the rear subassembly. I also placed the front crossmember onto a carefully leveled surface, in order to start welding on the tubes to it.

I am still working out chassis designs for the base. Before I cut anything, I want to make sure the base is 100% how I need it to be. This is finally my chance to be able to make choices to the cabin leg and head rooms, as well as smart alignment to the body for easy mounting.