RE: [Chevelle-List] Finally got some track time

[Bill Vander Werf]

I bought a Moser setup. They call it a bolt-in but it comes to you in bare steel. I cleaned the housing up (some weld spatter and surface rust) and sprayed it with PPG DP90LF. I like the look of the DP. In reality, if you didn’t worry about how pretty it is, you could actually clean everything up and bolt it in.   I was able to use my Chevy brakes by opening the axle hole in the brake backing plate up big enough to pass the Ford axle bearing through it. Then the axle retainer bolts the whole package together. I used a die grinder with a carbide bit and cut a little at a time until everything just fit. The GM flanges are already welded to the housing. After that I drilled the bolt holes in my brake drums out to accommodate the 1/2” lug bolts.   I bought it with 31 spline axles, 3.89 gears (9 -35) and a US Gear posi unit. I used Southside Machine lower bars and Jegs adjustable uppers (very good quality) so I could adjust my pinion angle. The Southside Machine lowers were the only thing that kept it from being bolt-in because I welded their brackets on instead of bolting them. So far I think I’m on the right track, although I didn’t think the car would be strong enough to overpower the slicks.   My friend says, “There’s no such thing as too much power, too little traction is the problem.”   Bill Vander Werf     -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Capt Crunch Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 11:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Finally got some track time   Nice combo Bill... did you go with an aftermarket fitted ford nine?   You definitely have the potential to get that car in the elevens. In fact by getting some weight off her your could be quite a bit faster... especially on the nose. It always amazes me how heavy our chevelles are.   Mikey