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Tilt front end #1338363
11/20/12 01:10 AM
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Anyone ever make their own tilt front end? I'm working on a '51 Dodge truck, and am toying with the idea of making the front fenders and hood tiltable. Any advice? Thanks in advance, Bob

Re: Tilt front end [Re: barracudabob] #1338364
11/20/12 10:47 AM
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No I haven't,but I want to tilt my 56 Plymouth so I'll be watching your post ,,,thanks

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Re: Tilt front end [Re: dynamite] #1338365
11/20/12 11:57 PM
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I have done one with a one piece fiberglas frontend. I bought a kit from Chassis Engineering. It was a cut to fit deal with plates that were pop rivited and then glassed to the front end. Tubing was welded between the plates and the pivot mounted to the frame. It was pretty straight forward with the glass front end. I would think it would need to be more substantial if you are using steel fenders and hood. Possibly needing hydraulic assists to open. I will try and answer any other questions you may have.
Arno

Re: Tilt front end [Re: B1arno] #1338366
11/21/12 12:22 AM
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I have done one with a one piece fiberglas frontend. I bought a kit from Chassis Engineering. It was a cut to fit deal with plates that were pop rivited and then glassed to the front end. Tubing was welded between the plates and the pivot mounted to the frame. It was pretty straight forward with the glass front end. I would think it would need to be more substantial if you are using steel fenders and hood.

Here is a variation, on the same thing. This one pulls forward, then tilts. That way the bottom of the front fenders don't come into contact with the doors.
Mark

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I have done one with a one piece fiberglas frontend. I bought a kit from Chassis Engineering. It was a cut to fit deal with plates that were pop rivited and then glassed to the front end. Tubing was welded between the plates and the pivot mounted to the frame. It was pretty straight forward with the glass front end. I would think it would need to be more substantial if you are using steel fenders and hood.

Here is a variation, on the same thing. This one pulls forward, then tilts. That way the bottom of the front fenders don't come into contact with the doors.
Mark



I don't want to hijack the thread but, Mark, your car is awesome!
Arno

Re: Tilt front end [Re: B1arno] #1338368
11/21/12 12:44 AM
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Thanks Arno.

Looking forward to updates on your coupe too.

Mark



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1952 Sears Allstate licensed, pump gas, Hemi 5.98 @ 115.73 1.33 60 ft. The best is yet to come. Painless Performance / Street RODDER magazine Top 100 for 2019
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http://www.allwayshotrods.com/fgallery/5

might find some ideas here.







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