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02-05-2009 #1
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1963 Lemans Convertible
What type of chassis does this car have? Anybody know a site that can bring me up to speed on some info on the suspension of this car?
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Kind of weird would describe it. It's a unibody with an IRS transaxle in the back with a flexible "rope" driveshaft. I don't know what the front might be related to, though it might share some components with the Chevy Nova. I would guess you are looking at a lot of custom fabrication though as it's kind of an orphan.
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It sounds like a perfect candidate for a C5/C6 Vette driveline swap. The transaxle would still be in the back with the motor up front. Include the Vette suspension and it would be one fun car.
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The front suspension is the same as what is in my '62 F-85 Vert. As posted above the rear is pretty unique in the Tempest. The font is an SLA with a steering box. The entire front suspension cradle is bolt-in. I haven't torn into mine yet, so I don't have a ton of detailed knowledge. I have been wrestling with my future plans for the F-85.
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