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Posted May 9th, 2013
Dear Welder Series…
Do you make front four bar links 7 degree (custom length) for 31 model A?
Thanks Glen
Dear Glen…
Glen, our Model ‘A’ front 4-bar kit uses 5 degree adjusters with a 46″ axle and 9 degree with a 48″ axle. We can make custom bars with the welded end at 7 degrees. The adjuster would be straight. These bars would cost $30 more (for the set of 4 bars) than our custom length bars. This would cover 2 machine set-ups (one to set to 7 degrees, one to go back to zero.) 7/8″ welded, custom-length bars cost $45 each for a total of $180 plus the $30 for 7 degree machining for a grand total of $210.
Posted May 3rd, 2013
Dear Welder Series…
I am interested in your anti roll/sway bar kit you have, I am wondering if it is good for the street or only for racing. I have seen other companies say for racing only, so I am just curious.
Bill
Dear Bill…
Bill, our sway bar, and all Welder Series parts, are designed for street rod/hot rod applications. We have this bar on our ’32 Ford coupe. The sway bar is probably lighter than most racers would want.
Thanks for asking.
Posted May 2nd, 2013
Dear Welder Series…
I have a 1974 triumph spitfire with a sbc, it has a frame width of 19″ and a track width of 59.5″, i would like to install your mustang 2 crossmember do you see any reason why your 56″ would not work if I narrow it? Thanks for your help, also could you send me your catalog.
Dear Randy…
Randy, I’d like to check a couple of things…
We measure track with as the distance from one wheel mounting face to the other side wheel mounting face. 59-1/2″ sounds like too much for a Spitfire. Please check this.
The frame width, outside to outside, must be at least 26″ to mount the upper towers.
I’m confident that you will be able to put our crossmember in your frame, but it will require some frame mods to do it.
Thanks for looking at Welder Series parts.
Dear Welder Series…
Paul I rechecked the track it’s 49.5 in what kind of frame mods would have to be done?
Dear Randy…
Sounds like the frame width is going to be ok, Randy. Minimum width for a 56″ kit (actually 56-1/2″) is 26″. You want 7″ less (49-1/2), so the minimum frame width would be 19″. There will be other “ambushes” along the way, but see how Grant Schwartz did the Volvo at http://www.schwartzwelding.com/gallery/cars/20.html for some ideas.
We will get a catalog in the mail.
Thanks for looking at our parts.
Paul Horton
Posted May 1st, 2013
Dear Welder Series…
Hi, I’m looking to do a parallel 4 bar setup on my 1956 Buick. It has the X-frame that looks exactly like what you have pictured here.
I did some measurements and I think I need bars of length between 36-38″ Does this seem too long? How long were the bars in that above picture?
Thanks
Michael
Dear Michael…
Michael, this is a local car and the bars were standard length, about 25″ c-c. We can make custom bars for you if you need them. 36″ is getting long but is still do-able.
Thanks for looking at Welder Series parts.
Dear Welder Series…
Ok, I will have to measure again maybe I can mount them before the cut outs for the exhaust instead. Also I’m a HAMB Alliance member and noticed you offer a discount, how would I go about applying that when I place the order?
I did some re-measuring. I think I only need 30″ bars. Is it possible to get the parallel kit in welded fashion but have the frame brackets either left un-welded, or welded at an angle since I’ll be mounting it to an x-frame like you have in the picture on the blog? Also how can I go about ordering it this custom way, by phone?
Dear Michael…
Michael, a quote is attached for the rear 4-link as I think you want it. It starts as a ready-to-weld kit. This will let you weld the frame brackets the way you want them. It also means you will have to weld the coil-over bolt support blocks in the rear axle brackets. This is a small job. We have deducted the standard bars and adjusters and quoted welded, custom-length bars and welded adjusters. Obviously, we have to get together on the bar length. The tubes on the bars and adjusters would be welded at 90 degrees to the bar axis. I have a feeling that the Buick in the picture got angled adjusters, but we don’t do them in the large format. (We could, as a special order, if you give us the angle you want.)
What will you do for a Panhard bar?
The other thing we need is your Alliance name, please. I have shown the discount on the quote, but this has to be confirmed.
Thanks for your interest in Welder Series parts for your project.
Paul Horton
Posted May 1st, 2013
Dear Welder Series…
Paul, we just spoke, I have a 1954 Chevy 5 window truck. I’m interested in buying C-notches, air bag brackets, shock brackets and the 4 link that you told me about and whatever else you think I need for the rear end.. I’m starting at the back first Paul. So email me back in what you think I’ll need thanks.
If you want to talk about these parts, please give me a call (1-888-648-2150) or send an email.
Posted April 18th, 2013
Canadian Hot Rods magazine has dropped off a few boxes of their latest issue for me to include in parts orders! They won’t last long… check out their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Canadian-Hot-Rods-Magazine/450463125065?fref=ts
Thanks CHR!
Posted April 4th, 2013
I’ve just uploaded this new product to our web store… these mounts are for the 1957 and newer engines with four mounting holes per side. Nicely laser cut plate, CNC’d tubes, and urethane bushed.
Here’s the link: http://www.welderseries.com/blog/online-store/buick-nailhead-engine-mounts/.
$160 welded, $145 ready to weld.
Posted April 3rd, 2013
Grant Schwartz of Schwartz Welding has completed a beautiful example of a narrowed Welder Series Mustang II crossmember.
It’s for a 1951 Prefect, and the finished track width ended up close to 48″, with 5/8″ narrowed control arms.
Posted March 19th, 2013
Dear Welder Series…
I’ve seen that you don’t want to mix solid mounts with rubber mounts. For instance I have a rubber trans mount, so I wouldn’t use solid motor mounts. Any idea how the urethane mounts would fit into the equation?
Dear Chris…
Chris, in our experience, the urethane engine mounts are compatible with a rubber transmission mount. Many of the cars we built used this combination.
Thanks for asking.
Posted March 14th, 2013
Dear Welder Series…
Just wanted to say thanks again for a smooth transaction.
Also wanted to let you guys know I got 3 catalogs with my order, not a bother really but thought I’d let you know so you’re not wasting them!
Dear Karman…
Thanks for this note, Karman. We send the catalogs because customers told us friends were always “borrowing” the one we sent out, but not returning it. If someone asks for one (or two) now, you can give them out and still have one on your bench.
I hope we can help with other parts for your projects.
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