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Post by jweed9379 on Jan 5, 2014 17:46:05 GMT -5
does anyone know of any ways to lower the cars without making them gut less or the process being very tedious?
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Jan 5, 2014 18:52:44 GMT -5
Not sure what you're getting at here JWeed. It all depends on the kit you're trying to modify. They are all different. Just from my experience though there will be work involved. No easy way out.
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Post by jweed9379 on Jan 5, 2014 19:06:56 GMT -5
well the work involved is fine, I have a dremel and can do as I please with it I just have never really modified models much aside from custom painting them and minor things...the kit I want to lower is a 67 gto from mpc, any knowledge of it? or tips on how I can do it?
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Jan 5, 2014 19:25:53 GMT -5
That's and older tool wire axle kit that has positioning holes for the axles to go through. Just make new holes that would make it sit lower than standard.
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Post by jweed9379 on Jan 5, 2014 22:13:12 GMT -5
that's exactly what I was thinking, I was looking at it earlier and that was the first thing that came to mind
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Post by harron68 on Jan 6, 2014 8:50:40 GMT -5
So many different frame/wheel combos. Dr. Cranky has some good vids on how to do it, and there are others. The simplest way on a molded-in suspension "snap type" or old '60s AMT kit is drilling holes in frame/fenderwall higher up and putting a short axle pin (either short plastic or metal rod) into the new hole. on separate suspensions it's more complicated. Check You Tubes and some model sites like drastic Plastics and Scale Auto Enthusiast under tutorials and tips. After you've done anything new a few times, what seems hard the first time, gets routine and easier. Good luck!
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Post by jweed9379 on Jan 6, 2014 17:37:11 GMT -5
thanks guys, I got the gto figured out but there are two other ones I really need help with...one of them is a revel 65 chevy stepside and the other is a 57 nomad wagon by monogram/revel, any one have experience/tips on those?
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Jan 6, 2014 19:33:37 GMT -5
Without seeing exactly what you're working on...(pics would be helpful).....In the front trim the coils and spindles an equal amount. For the rear separate the axle from the leaf spring and add a lowering block in between. Just like one would do on a 1:1 build. HTH.
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Post by jweed9379 on Jan 6, 2014 20:15:06 GMT -5
where should I post the pics?in this part of the forum? and what do you mean by adding a lowering block?
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lowering?
Jan 6, 2014 22:32:40 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by jbailey on Jan 6, 2014 22:32:40 GMT -5
Even pics of the assembly instructions would be helpful. Lowering blocks are aluminum or steel blocks, usually around 2 inches 1:1 thick, that go between the axle and leaf springs. Since you're building a 60's Chevy truck it has the trailing arm and coil spring suspension, you'll have to go a different route.
In short pics would help us help you tremendously lol.
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Post by jweed9379 on Jan 8, 2014 20:39:21 GMT -5
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Jan 9, 2014 19:43:40 GMT -5
Good shot's that helps. So referring back to earlier comments-lowering blocks for the rear and for the front cut the spindles and move them upward to get the height you want. Here's an example of the lowering blocks. You can see the block between the axle housing and leaf spring.
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Post by jweed9379 on Jan 9, 2014 21:14:09 GMT -5
ok isee what your saying its the exact opposite of a lift kit lol...great pic it helps a lot thank you
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Post by jweed9379 on Jan 9, 2014 21:14:25 GMT -5
ok isee what your saying its the exact opposite of a lift kit lol...great pic it helps a lot thank you
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