Early Chevy II front suspension problems...

bill dedman · 07-11-2010, 12:31 AM

Can someone who is familiar with the front suspension of the early (1962/1967) Chevy II's
fill me in on what the problems are regarding stability and proper geometry, in a drag car of this manufacture?

I have read (there was an article in Car Craft several years ago) about using some components off Buick front suspension to gain better camber, or caster, or maybe it was to do with bump steer; I can't remember.

I have a friend who may be building a low-10-second early Chevy II, and he's curious as to what kind of front-end modifications might help it handle better with 500+ HP under the hood.

I also have heard that there might be some aftermarket parts produced to deal with this problem.

Thanks for any information!!!

John Kelley · 07-11-2010, 01:17 AM

There was probably never an article in Car Craft......but there is this.
http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...d.php?p=104081

bill dedman · 07-11-2010, 01:40 PM

Yes, there was a Car Craft article a few years back about fixing the geometry problems with Buick parts, but I can't recall the date of the magazine. Anybody else see it?

Ed Carpenter · 07-11-2010, 04:33 PM

Get with Eddie Rezac he visits this site alot. He makes a kit for the Chevy II's and it fixes all of those factory problems. I bought the kit from Eddie and put it on my car and I have no problems. Ed

cad · 07-11-2010, 06:07 PM

Bill,
I sent you Eddie's contact info via PM.
He lives just west of Omaha.

Clark

bill dedman · 07-11-2010, 06:19 PM

Thanks, Clark!!!! I am familiar with Eddie's Chevy II's, after watching them for years (I used to live in Div. V.)

I appreciate the help!!!

John Kelley · 07-12-2010, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bill dedman

Yes, there was a Car Craft article a few years back about fixing the geometry problems with Buick parts, but I can't recall the date of the magazine.

Did this come to you while watching the TWILIGHT ZONE ?? :-)

K Stubbs · 07-12-2010, 10:00 PM

He has an ad posted now with his info under parts for sale.

Eddies66 · 07-12-2010, 11:05 PM

I would also check Steves Nova Site for all things 62-78 Nova. Go to suspension and post your question. I don't race stock eliminator and have replaced the front suspenion with a CPP kit....problem solved.

bill dedman · 07-12-2010, 11:42 PM

No, John; it came to me while reading Car Craft.

07-11-2010, 12:31 AM	#1
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Early Chevy II front suspension problems... Can someone who is familiar with the front suspension of the early (1962/1967) Chevy II's fill me in on what the problems are regarding stability and proper geometry, in a drag car of this manufacture? I have read (there was an article in Car Craft several years ago) about using some components off Buick front suspension to gain better camber, or caster, or maybe it was to do with bump steer; I can't remember. I have a friend who may be building a low-10-second early Chevy II, and he's curious as to what kind of front-end modifications might help it handle better with 500+ HP under the hood. I also have heard that there might be some aftermarket parts produced to deal with this problem. Thanks for any information!!! __________________ Bill Last edited by bill dedman; 07-11-2010 at 12:44 AM.

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John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems... There was probably never an article in Car Craft......but there is this. http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...d.php?p=104081

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bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems... Yes, there was a Car Craft article a few years back about fixing the geometry problems with Buick parts, but I can't recall the date of the magazine. Anybody else see it? __________________ Bill

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Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems... Get with Eddie Rezac he visits this site alot. He makes a kit for the Chevy II's and it fixes all of those factory problems. I bought the kit from Eddie and put it on my car and I have no problems. Ed __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

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cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 702 Likes: 202 Liked 91 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems... Bill, I sent you Eddie's contact info via PM. He lives just west of Omaha. Clark

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bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems... Thanks, Clark!!!! I am familiar with Eddie's Chevy II's, after watching them for years (I used to live in Div. V.) I appreciate the help!!! __________________ Bill

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K Stubbs Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 402 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems... He has an ad posted now with his info under parts for sale.

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Eddies66 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rancho Mirage, CA Posts: 1,308 Likes: 300 Liked 881 Times in 452 Posts	Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems... I would also check Steves Nova Site for all things 62-78 Nova. Go to suspension and post your question. I don't race stock eliminator and have replaced the front suspenion with a CPP kit....problem solved.

07-12-2010, 11:42 PM	#10
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems... No, John; it came to me while reading Car Craft. __________________ Bill