I'm old and brand new here.

[peabody]

howdy .. I'm a 53 year old truck driver ...
just found this site and the phenomena of rat rods.
i hail from west central missouri. i farm and run cow calfs.
and of course long haul truckin.
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I've got a 46 international cab and some running gear.
found a shop not too far from me .who can build me a frame.
solid front Axel. posies traverse mounted suspensions front and rear.
it's stumping me .. with that suspension .. what keeps the cab from rolling and swaying in curves ?
bear with me .. I'm not a mechanic .. I'm a simple truck driver/farmer.
hope to learn alot from this site.
thanks.
peabody

 

[rustybeercan]

Welcome to the triple R, a great place to hang out!

Beercan

 

[buckeyedon]

Welcome to RRR from Ohio.

 

[ssimpala]

Old? 53? You're still a whippersnapper. Welcome!

 

[MercuryMac]

Hello Peabody, and welcome to RRR from northern Alberta. I also am a farmer/ trucker with a hot rod passion. This is a great group to be with.
My opinion on transverse springs making the body sway, is the springs are not pivoted at the centre, they are U-bolted solidly to the crossmembers so stay fairly rigid. There are anti-sway bars on the later model cars and that helps quite a bit. AND, they sway more than some people would like.
Keep on tinkering.
Oh, and the guys are going to hound you for pictures, [ I'm one of the worst].

 

[Yankee Transplant]

Welcome from lower Alabama Mr. Peabody.. and yep pictures , lots of pictures..

 

[Old Iron]

Welcome to RRR

 

[BillM]

Welcome peabody...from southern Ontario.

 

[Dirtyrat]

Welcome to RRR!

 

[kenny c]

welcome from Rhode Island

 

[soltz]

Welcome for So.Cal. PIX yes [P
As for tilting, geometry and shocks mostly. I[S

 

[peabody]

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[peabody]

trying to post a pic

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well I'll be !?!?&!?
it worked !!!
this is what im going for .. i know I'm way in over my head .
but .. I've wanted one of these for over 30 years.
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I'll have to have the speed shop build the frame . he's a pro. I'm not.
I'm wanting something fun to drive. and sokmething that even i can learn how to work on.
my job keeps me gone alot .. but i still want to go forward with this dream.
i sure hope you guys keep me pointed in the right direction.
peabody

 

[Undercover Customs]

Welcome!!!! from Oregon.

Just keep pluggin away and it'll get there. How about some pics of your cab...??

 

[peabody]

Welcome!!!! from Oregon.

Just keep pluggin away and it'll get there. How about some pics of your cab...??

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I'm up here in omaha ne .. gotta wash tank out and load herbicides in morning for Modesto ca.
I'll get some pictures as soon as i get home.
peabody

 

[1952B3b23]

Welcome from MA.

-Chris

 

[26Troadster]

welcome to rrr.

 

[bruno]

Welcome from Ky, we need young guys like you!

 

[41ratrod]

welcome from SW Missouri