progress on my 56 frame.....Lexus IFS
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progress on my 56 frame.....Lexus IFS
So, after removing a Volare front suspension from my 56 frame and rebuilding the rails on the sides and lower flanges, its now sitting on wheels again.
So obviously some more welding to come and boxing plates as well, but i now have the Lexus SC400 alloy crossmember in place and bolted in the correct position.
Next step is fabricating a crossmember to pick up the lower rear bushes and the sway bar mounts.
Pictures are in my album for those who are interested, and cos i cant seem to post pics. John
So obviously some more welding to come and boxing plates as well, but i now have the Lexus SC400 alloy crossmember in place and bolted in the correct position.
Next step is fabricating a crossmember to pick up the lower rear bushes and the sway bar mounts.
Pictures are in my album for those who are interested, and cos i cant seem to post pics. John
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Jeff,
the steering rack goes on the front and in my case i will be setting it up with airbags, however coilovers would also be pretty easy to setup.
I will be going right hand drive so i will be doing the dash at a later stage too.
Once i get the front squared away i will also be using the Lexus IRS out back. Should make for a good riding and handling effie. John
the steering rack goes on the front and in my case i will be setting it up with airbags, however coilovers would also be pretty easy to setup.
I will be going right hand drive so i will be doing the dash at a later stage too.
Once i get the front squared away i will also be using the Lexus IRS out back. Should make for a good riding and handling effie. John
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Yeah it really was that easy, biggest part of the job so far was repairing the previous damage from the Volare that was in there.
The next thing will be the lower rear control arm mount, and it might be a week or two before i can make some time for that. But i will post some pics, now that i might be able to do that thanks to 51panelman. John
The next thing will be the lower rear control arm mount, and it might be a week or two before i can make some time for that. But i will post some pics, now that i might be able to do that thanks to 51panelman. John
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Newer Lexus yes, older Lexus not so much LOL
The Sc400 is getting on a bit now and available for cheap prices as driving cars.
I bought a complete driving SC400 V8 coupe for $1500. and parted it out. Sold the remains (mostly body panels) to a young guy here in town for $650.
After some quick measuring i think the engine MAY even go back on the original mounts on the crossmember and still clear the firewall.
But as you said, the engine bay is pretty clear and open with this setup, so lots of choices for different engine/trans combos.
John
The Sc400 is getting on a bit now and available for cheap prices as driving cars.
I bought a complete driving SC400 V8 coupe for $1500. and parted it out. Sold the remains (mostly body panels) to a young guy here in town for $650.
After some quick measuring i think the engine MAY even go back on the original mounts on the crossmember and still clear the firewall.
But as you said, the engine bay is pretty clear and open with this setup, so lots of choices for different engine/trans combos.
John