Re: [Chevelle-List] 64 impala rearend

[Dan McIntosh]

no, its all stock.. the problem is that it moves in an arc... not straight up and down. X- frame cars have a weird axle setup, 2 lower arms, 1 upper, and the panhard bar... I'm looking into replacing the panhard with a Watts linkage...that should solve my problem, plus it will look cool...   Dan McIntosh 64 Impala SS www.alloldchevy.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Herbert Lumpp To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 5:34 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 64 impala rearend That's strange.  I always thought a panhard bar was supposed to limit lateral movement, not create it.  Is it a stock component?  If not, is there a chance one or both pivot points are in the wrong spot? cYa-   Herb Lumpp 1966 El Camino ACES 3509, MCC 528 http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan McIntosh To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 10:16 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 64 impala rearend its not really the lip that its hitting...its the wheel well... the panhard bar is causing all my problems..it shoves the axle sideways when the suspension moves up and down...   Dan McIntosh 64 Impala SS www.alloldchevy.com   ----- Original Message ----- From: Herbert Lumpp To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 10:49 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 64 impala rearend Dan,   Can you trim the inner fender lip?  When I trimmed my Elky, I gained about 3/4" more room. cYa-   Herb Lumpp 1966 El Camino ACES 3509, MCC 528 http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan McIntosh To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 4:36 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 64 impala rearend Nope..I just got the rims...I refuse to buy a second set..lol I need the space on the outside..the tire rubs the inner "fender?"...I guess it's called... not by much though. I really only need about 3/8 of an inch... any trick to obtain that little bit???   Dan McIntosh 64 Impala SS www.alloldchevy.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Clint Hooper To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 6:57 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 64 impala rearend Lot of work for that little amount,Dan. Can you change the wheel backspacing? Where do you need the extra room;inside or outside? Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino ProTourer  ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm '99 Honda F6 Valkyrie custom for sale ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan McIntosh   Fellas, I need to narrow the rear-end of my 64 by about 3/4 on each side for wheel clearance. I've never done this before...so I would love to hear some input on this. Is this something I should be able to tackle myself...or is it best left to a professional? any thoughts/ opinions/ hearsay is welcome!! Thanks everyone.   Dan McIntosh 64 Impala SS www.alloldchevy.com