62 Chevrolet, STILL No Traction

gymracer01 · 07-27-2007, 06:35 PM

I been thinking a lot about your 62 since I sent you a PM yesterday. I know guys that ran well in the day of these cars that did very little to the rear suspensions. Now I realize we have much better tires and a better clutch setup. These cars didn't seem to be so bad with a good set of tires and some shocks and maybe an airbag. It was soon realized that hard bushings and raising the mounting point of the top bar at the rear was the hot setup. Are you sure the front is working correctly. In the day everyone loosened up all the front end and the things nearly drug the rear bumper, but got weight transfer. Just some thoughts, I think you are getting there.
Jim N.

Aubrey N Bruneau · 08-01-2007, 12:26 PM

First, I'd like to thank everybody who advised me here...
I listened to all, and am applying what I am aloud to !

I must admit, I was just about ready to give up. Car has been jinxed !
EVERYTHING going wrong lately !
Have an engine miss that seems to be getting progressively worse. Concerned that it could be electrical system being over-taxed by the new "big" fuel pump, electric water pump and electric fan... with my stupid alternator not working.
Seems to still be really lean too. Don't get THAT ? Same carbs I ran before.

AS for traction, it appears that I may be getting there !
Raised the front about 3/4", and lowered rear a bit ( not enough yet ).
On cold slicks, for the first time, I felt that "jump" effect of a drag car !
FINALLY got a hint of atmosphere under the front tires.

I'm going to bring the rear down another inch. Car will still sit with some forward rake.

thanks again, people

Aubrey

NovaMan · 08-01-2007, 04:28 PM

Glad you're finally getting some traction.

07-27-2007, 06:35 PM	#1
gymracer01 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Middle Tennesse Posts: 46 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 62 Chevrolet, STILL No Traction I been thinking a lot about your 62 since I sent you a PM yesterday. I know guys that ran well in the day of these cars that did very little to the rear suspensions. Now I realize we have much better tires and a better clutch setup. These cars didn't seem to be so bad with a good set of tires and some shocks and maybe an airbag. It was soon realized that hard bushings and raising the mounting point of the top bar at the rear was the hot setup. Are you sure the front is working correctly. In the day everyone loosened up all the front end and the things nearly drug the rear bumper, but got weight transfer. Just some thoughts, I think you are getting there. Jim N.

08-01-2007, 12:26 PM	#2
Aubrey N Bruneau Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Eastern Alberta, Canada Posts: 311 Likes: 6 Liked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Traction Getting Better ! First, I'd like to thank everybody who advised me here... I listened to all, and am applying what I am aloud to ! I must admit, I was just about ready to give up. Car has been jinxed ! EVERYTHING going wrong lately ! Have an engine miss that seems to be getting progressively worse. Concerned that it could be electrical system being over-taxed by the new "big" fuel pump, electric water pump and electric fan... with my stupid alternator not working. Seems to still be really lean too. Don't get THAT ? Same carbs I ran before. AS for traction, it appears that I may be getting there ! Raised the front about 3/4", and lowered rear a bit ( not enough yet ). On cold slicks, for the first time, I felt that "jump" effect of a drag car ! FINALLY got a hint of atmosphere under the front tires. I'm going to bring the rear down another inch. Car will still sit with some forward rake. thanks again, people Aubrey __________________ Aubrey N Bruneau 6409 C/S 62 BelAir sport coupe, 409 HP 409

08-01-2007, 04:28 PM	#3
NovaMan Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 117 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 62 Chevrolet, STILL No Traction Glad you're finally getting some traction. __________________ ~Pete 1970 Nova