Alf Wiebe A body rear control arms

trmnatr · 11-17-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Because when compared to other suspension systems, Alf's system is more consistent and adjustable for changing track conditions. When used in heavy S/SS cars, where you are not allowed to run a fiberglass hood, aluminum heads and light weight components as used in other sanctioning associations, Alf's system shines.

You think that car is not heavy? That is a heavy BB car and he has the Back Seat in too. It may be a little lighter in the front but not much with that big ol' engine in it

Thats the famous "Green Weenie", The "Green Weenie" is a 9 second Chevelle.

Oh, and the "Green Weenie" doesnt have a transbrake in it either, its a street car

Billy Nees · 11-17-2008, 12:06 PM

Mark, I think that the lower front pivot is what Tech has a problem with. What I have a problem with is why did they allow it for X number of years and then decide to not like it?

Alan Roehrich · 11-17-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

What I have a problem with is why did they allow it for X number of years and then decide to not like it?

Because someone whined, I'm sure. The right person whined, more than likely.

SSDiv6 · 11-17-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by trmnatr

You think that car is not heavy? That is a heavy BB car and he has the Back Seat in too. It may be a little lighter in the front but not much with that big ol' engine in it

Thats the famous "Green Weenie", The "Green Weenie" is a 9 second Chevelle.

Oh, and the "Green Weenie" doesnt have a transbrake in it either, its a street car

Do you think the Chevelles that run in Stock with big blocks are lightweight? ...and by the way, Stockers do not have a trans-brake either. A 1970 Chevelle Stocker with a 454 CID engine will be moving 3900 pounds or more down the track.

Joe Abbazia · 11-17-2008, 08:07 PM

Looks like the green weenie could use alfs front end kit .

40Coupe · 11-19-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Abbazia

Looks like the green weenie could use alfs front end kit .

What does the kit consist of, is it readily available and how much is it?

Joe Abbazia · 11-20-2008, 12:29 AM

ball joints custom,tie bars and bull nose afcos.

72Malibu · 12-16-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Abbazia

ball joints custom,tie bars and bull nose afcos.

Are they tall ball joints? What are tie bars? I agree that it needs the bull nose afcos, 1925lbs crashing back down on my KONI's aint cuttin it.

Rick Kagawa · 12-21-2008, 02:47 AM

72 malibu that is one bad street car. It is still not a stocker. The A body is one of the toughest stocker to run for two reasons, one is the rear suspension and the other is that the motors are some ot the most powerful in stock. Traction is the issue with 9 inch tires. The 1970 454 is so powerful, I elected to stay with a L78 402 in my stocker.

Alf builds one system that works with the high power A bodies front and rear suspension. It really works. The A body twist is eliminated. The cars hook in most car washes. His front end kit makes the car faster. On the launch, the front tires don't look like a duck and scrub off speed when they land. An A body has the upper arms tilted backwards for anti dive. The front is up in the air at the top end catching air. His system takes out the anti dive and increases the aero dynamics. When I changed to his new system last year, I gained 2.5 miles per hour in the traps.

I have run a rear Weibe system since I started running my A body 6 years ago. The only reason to not buy one is that you want to have the pride that I designed my own system or I don't have the money to buy a complete system. I just figured how many years can I race? I want my car to run. I don't need to reinvent the wheel. He builds a proven system.

If you ever get to spend time with him, he is as straight a person that you will find. He will help you at his own expense. What a great guy.

Rick Kagawa
708 C/SA
http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCPh...r=100#indextop

goodbrush · 02-23-2009, 07:16 PM

I have the complete Alf Wiebe system on my Chevelle. It is the original type that Alf built.
I just got word from NHRA that I will no longer be able to run my car after April 30, 2009 with this setup.

I talked to Alf and He said that He is in the process of building a new rear suspension kit that will be legal in A body cars.

Why are Cal-Trac bars legal? They adjust the pinion angle on leaf spring cars, no???

This is a little confusing to me.

Craig
B/SA Division 6

11-17-2008, 12:06 PM	#2
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,519 Likes: 3,633 Liked 7,925 Times in 1,760 Posts	Re: Alf Wiebe A body rear control arms Mark, I think that the lower front pivot is what Tech has a problem with. What I have a problem with is why did they allow it for X number of years and then decide to not like it? __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

11-17-2008, 08:07 PM	#5
Joe Abbazia Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 19 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Alf Wiebe A body rear control arms Looks like the green weenie could use alfs front end kit .

11-20-2008, 12:29 AM	#7
Joe Abbazia Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 19 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Alf Wiebe A body rear control arms ball joints custom,tie bars and bull nose afcos.

12-21-2008, 02:47 AM	#9
Rick Kagawa Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 32 Likes: 1 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Alf Wiebe A body rear control arms 72 malibu that is one bad street car. It is still not a stocker. The A body is one of the toughest stocker to run for two reasons, one is the rear suspension and the other is that the motors are some ot the most powerful in stock. Traction is the issue with 9 inch tires. The 1970 454 is so powerful, I elected to stay with a L78 402 in my stocker. Alf builds one system that works with the high power A bodies front and rear suspension. It really works. The A body twist is eliminated. The cars hook in most car washes. His front end kit makes the car faster. On the launch, the front tires don't look like a duck and scrub off speed when they land. An A body has the upper arms tilted backwards for anti dive. The front is up in the air at the top end catching air. His system takes out the anti dive and increases the aero dynamics. When I changed to his new system last year, I gained 2.5 miles per hour in the traps. I have run a rear Weibe system since I started running my A body 6 years ago. The only reason to not buy one is that you want to have the pride that I designed my own system or I don't have the money to buy a complete system. I just figured how many years can I race? I want my car to run. I don't need to reinvent the wheel. He builds a proven system. If you ever get to spend time with him, he is as straight a person that you will find. He will help you at his own expense. What a great guy. Rick Kagawa 708 C/SA http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCPh...r=100#indextop

02-23-2009, 07:16 PM	#10
goodbrush Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Alf Wiebe A body rear control arms I have the complete Alf Wiebe system on my Chevelle. It is the original type that Alf built. I just got word from NHRA that I will no longer be able to run my car after April 30, 2009 with this setup. I talked to Alf and He said that He is in the process of building a new rear suspension kit that will be legal in A body cars. Why are Cal-Trac bars legal? They adjust the pinion angle on leaf spring cars, no??? This is a little confusing to me. Craig B/SA Division 6