Martz Chassis C1 front suspension
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Martz Chassis C1 front suspension
I am looking for a front suspension conversion that does not require any modification to the inner fenders. Anybody ever use the Martz Chassis bolt in front suspension. Looks pretty nice, and looks like it may not require any cutting. Anyone with any knowledge of these guys?
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I am looking for a front suspension conversion that does not require any modification to the inner fenders. Anybody ever use the Martz Chassis bolt in front suspension. Looks pretty nice, and looks like it may not require any cutting. Anyone with any knowledge of these guys?
http://www.martzchassis.net/page10.htm
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I am looking for a front suspension conversion that does not require any modification to the inner fenders. Anybody ever use the Martz Chassis bolt in front suspension. Looks pretty nice, and looks like it may not require any cutting. Anyone with any knowledge of these guys?
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Correct me if I am wrong but the Jim Meyers front end requires cutting inner fenders. The Martz Chassis looks far superior, the upper A arms sit much lower and it appears that it may fit without any cutting. I am waiting for a response from Martz and would like to see how it looks installed. Anybody got one installed?
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Correct me if I am wrong but the Jim Meyers front end requires cutting inner fenders. The Martz Chassis looks far superior, the upper A arms sit much lower and it appears that it may fit without any cutting. I am waiting for a response from Martz and would like to see how it looks installed. Anybody got one installed?
We (wmf62 & myself) are in the process of installing a TCI R&P front suspension on wmf62's Vette. Once he gets his internet connection back up, he will be full of comments! And to answer your question, the TCI version requires the inner fender wells to be notched due to the higher A arms and spring towers.
The Martz setup does look nice.
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Martz did reply back to me and have indicated that the inner fenders do not need to be cut. I am very interested, but sure would like to see a 56 or 7 with the suspension installed. The inner fenders are different between 56-7 and 58-62, but I would think that if it works in one, it should work in all. Keep the comments coming...
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The main front crossmember has to be welded at the rear on both sides (to the frame). Also the spring towers need to be welded in.
Also, I think new "side mount" motor mounts must be welded in with any of these conversions.
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if you look closely, you can get an idea of what i had to cut from the inner fenderpanels for the TCI install on my 62; the driver's side is a bit more severe due to the inner fenderpanel shape:
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I could ride up to Bedford and get a Martz.
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with the Myers this is not true. You can elect to use the old front water pump style mount if you want. I actually used the old style mount to position the motor so I could weld in the newer style lower motor mounts.
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Bill, looking at your set up, is there any adjustability for setting height with the front suspension set up? On my Myers, there are three positions you can put it in, in my case I took the lowest position in the front and did the same thing with the rear after I got coil over shocks that were 1.5" shorter. The Myers set up comes with QA1 coil overs and shocks (that contributes to the difference in cost I am sure amont other things).
As you know I am going for the low rider look.
As you know I am going for the low rider look.
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we also used the old mount to set up the positioning of the side mounts. But even that has it's issues - to be explained later! I hear wmf62 calling me for HELP!
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Bill, looking at your set up, is there any adjustability for setting height with the front suspension set up? On my Myers, there are three positions you can put it in, in my case I took the lowest position in the front and did the same thing with the rear after I got coil over shocks that were 1.5" shorter. The Myers set up comes with QA1 coil overs and shocks (that contributes to the difference in cost I am sure amont other things).
As you know I am going for the low rider look.
As you know I am going for the low rider look.
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Plasticman when you and Bill finish and it looks like he's been working on his. Could you do a write up or let me/us know how good or bad the process was. I love the technical side of a project. I'd just be afraid my MIG skills are not up to the test. Looks like the Martz one may support the upper control arm mount on it's own with out welding to the frame. The Meyers one has a tab to keep it all from wagging I guess.
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I could ride up to Bedford and get a Martz.
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I could ride up to Bedford and get a Martz.
I am sure we can write "something" up (later, after full completion). And yes, welding skills are necessary with the TCI. There are several other issues that, while they (or we) have solved each one, has taken a lot more engineering and rebuilds (and time!) than necessary for a "kit".
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I am sure we can write "something" up (later, after full completion). And yes, welding skills are necessary with the TCI. There are several other issues that, while they (or we) have solved each one, has taken a lot more engineering and rebuilds (and time!) than necessary for a "kit".
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I am sure we can write "something" up (later, after full completion). And yes, welding skills are necessary with the TCI. There are several other issues that, while they (or we) have solved each one, has taken a lot more engineering and rebuilds (and time!) than necessary for a "kit".
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Gordon & Ken,
Not by much! But Bill (wmf62) really does appreciate the AC in my shop (and I do a "little" )! And frankly, we both admit that doing the TCI without a lift would be a lot harder!
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Not by much! But Bill (wmf62) really does appreciate the AC in my shop (and I do a "little" )! And frankly, we both admit that doing the TCI without a lift would be a lot harder!
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