kj
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| posted on 10/4/14 at 12:58 PM |
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How Much
A bargin Dutton.
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=15168
About £2400.00
[Edited on 10/4/14 by kj]
Think about it, think about it again and then do it.
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 10/4/14 at 02:00 PM |
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Interesting stay bar attachment, for the diff.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5525/9134446634_ae7bf95c27_z.jpg
Not an original Dutton feature, I suspect. Unless anyone knows better???
[Edited on 10/4/14 by Dick Axtell]
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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kj
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| posted on 10/4/14 at 02:31 PM |
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I think they had a leaf spring above.
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[Edited on 10/4/14 by kj]
Think about it, think about it again and then do it.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 10/4/14 at 03:11 PM |
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The three link arrangement is similar to the way the Lotus 7 had the axle mounted. It puts a lot of stress into the axle casing, so only suitable if
you have a strong axle (cracking was a common problem on the Lotus).
However the panhard rod shows a lack of experience and understanding, it's way too short which will cause unnecessary lateral movement as the
axle rises and falls.
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 10/4/14 at 03:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by kj
I think they had a leaf spring above.
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That's a Triumph Herald (or Spitfire) independent rear suspension. Did Dutton use this before settling on a Ford-based set-up?
The pic referred to in my previous post showed a live axle set-up.
[Edited on 10/4/14 by Dick Axtell]
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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emlyno
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| posted on 10/4/14 at 08:57 PM |
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My Dutton B Type (1970) used the Triumph Herald/Spitfire suspension front and rear as shown above.
The early Lotus Cortina used an A frame mounted to the diff which was soon modified because it destroyed the diff casing.
I've not come across the other setup before.
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