To those who have backhalfed...

To those who have back halfed their maverick

I am curious as to what inner frame rail to inner frame rail you went with? Also what sized tires did you go with those dimensions? Do you have a 9", or 8.8" What is your flange to flange length?

I am curious to see what the combined overall width everyone went with for a comfortable "medium" for my build. I have a idea of where I want to be, but wanted to get some insight.

The chassis came from CA Chassis Works today, and waiting on the front clip to come then going to begin the process of removing the floor to plop this bad boy in.


Also, it is NOT welded, I just placed them together to snap a picture



Also, I know each car varies, but I am curious what is the length of the chassis from the very end of the front frame rail to the rear frame rail? I think with the build sheets they show that the frame should be a overall length of 149" or something along those lines. I cannot remember. I also know that each car varied from year to year. Anyone have 69" measurements?

 

The best way to determine your frame dimensions is to put the wheel/ tire combo you are going to run under the car just where you want them to sit. Then take your measurements off off them.

 

the wheels and tires dictate how wide your frame rails will be. they build the car around the package you have.

since I have no clue what wheel and tire combo Im using nor any money I dont have an answer for you sorry.

the tire and wheel combo is the first question that comes up when I start asking about the back half

do you have a wheel and tire size already picked out?

 

I understand that, but I was trying to see what others have went with. Their combo so I can get a idea of what I'd like to go with. I'd like to go with 14-15-16" pro street radials. I'm just curious :/

 

I cant remember his screen name but check with bob in grass valley california he has a maverick I believe thats already back halved
what about olrodder? isnt his car back halved?

 

I've done several cars. You must have your wheels and tires to make it work right. Set them where you want them to set, block them in place at ride height. That will give you the hub to hub measurement for the rearend. You need to build the rails so you have at least 2" between the inside edge of the tire bulge and the outside edge of the frame rail and at least 1" from the inside edge of the top of the wheelwell and outside of the tire bulge.

There is really no way to have somebody give you the answer. Pick your favorite wheel and tire, blow them up to the proper pressure, get them under the car and block everything at ride height. Best way to do it and it gives you a visual of the finished product.

SPark

 

I think we're getting confused on really what I was trying to ask -- and I do not want that to come out in a negative way...

I understand that you will need to have your wheels in place to really get a feel of what your frame width needs to be.

I am curious as to what OTHERS have gone with. I am trying to get a feel of what others have done with their wheel combo widths, frame rails, etc. To see how I want to go. I am trying to figure out what I want, and buying the rims/tires accordingly.

Of course this pertains to maverick cars only.

What sized tire did you go with, what is the width of rubber, and width of rim. What is the size of your rim? 15, 16, 17" ?

What is your rear end flange to flange

What are your inner frame rail to inner frame rail widths.

 

Everytime i see that Falcon i drool!

 

I have an old Hot Rod article on a Mav back half install, it details all of the measurements they used. I can't remember if it was 4-link or ladder bar. Will dig it up if you want to see it.

 

I have it somewhere also, man that was years ago now.

 

Sold it Sunday. Want to spend more on the '69.5 Pro Stock Maverick and '62 F100 unibody. Think it's going to a good home.

SPark

 

Defiantly bob, would like to see it

 

That's funny, I just sold my 62 unibody so I can get my 69.5 ready for the strip!

 

Yup, feelin' old about now

 

I can't help you on a Maverick, mine's mini-tubbed with the springs relocated and running P325DR-15's. My current project ('63 Rambler American) is about the same width at 68", for it, I used a Chris Alston triangulated 4-link with rails 34" outside-to-outside which leaves 17" per side for tire clearance. On another note, only those who lack good math and planning skills need to have the tire and wheel combo in hand. I've always bought these last on all my builds. If you can plan and draw to scale, you can pre-figure everything up front. Just make sure the wheels you want are available with the backspacing you'll need.