IFS for the twin i-beam, HA
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IFS for the twin i-beam, HA
In case you 65-66 guys wanted another waste of money, Fatman Fab has come out with another IFS. Funny, I thought the twin I-beam was an IFS System. I just found the article in the March issue of Classis Trucks. Thankfully they are using the trusty Mustang II suspension for this system as well. Can you read the sarcasm? I am glad they atleast welded all around the crossmember and added a few stiffening brackets as well. You'll end up losing your original engine crossmember and have to notch the frame for the rack and pinnion if you chose the 2" drop spindles.
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Hello Mark. I also laughed when I noticed the headline on the cover of the March issue. But we have to consider the source. These are the same people that love to profile a classic Ford truck with a Chevy engine. I'm not sure why I even continue my subscription to Classic Trucks or Custom Classic Trucks. Vintage Truck is a far superior publication.
PS: I did indeed catch the sarcasm. There is not a stronger front suspension than the I-beam with kingpins. Most 18-wheelers use kingpins.
PS: I did indeed catch the sarcasm. There is not a stronger front suspension than the I-beam with kingpins. Most 18-wheelers use kingpins.
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Even some of the military vehicles still use kingpins. My wife was kind enough to buy a few of them for me so I had something to do while I was on the couch last week. I haven't heard of Vintage Truck magazine. I will look it up and see what it is all about though.
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Vintage Truck Magazine
If custom is your thing it's not for you, but it's a great magazine, very few ads, quality paper, good stories. Not a 'trailer queen' magazine either; they will feature trucks still working also. I really enjoy it. I've never bought any of those 'newsstand' magazines like Classic Trucks as they simply don't feature many trucks that are particularly interesting or didn't cost $50,000 to build.
If custom is your thing it's not for you, but it's a great magazine, very few ads, quality paper, good stories. Not a 'trailer queen' magazine either; they will feature trucks still working also. I really enjoy it. I've never bought any of those 'newsstand' magazines like Classic Trucks as they simply don't feature many trucks that are particularly interesting or didn't cost $50,000 to build.
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