Thanks, Bill - your thoughtful suggestions are always appreciated.
The original 'pipe-frame' seems to consist of a 4" diameter, narrow-gauge
steel tube as the 'spine', or 'keel'... with aluminum cross-members riveted
onto the spine at intervals. the current plan is to construct a ladder-frame
entirely of aluminum, with a short section of steel pipe - possibly even the
existing pipe - and use the existing (original) hitch. i plan to use a
bumper treatment like Bud's at the rear, and a 4" pipe to preserve the
original 'pipe-frame' appearance. The aft pipe will serve as a carrier for
the sewer hose.
I agree that lowering the A/S is probably not a great idea - i had intended
to make it 'tow-able' by the Prowler - but i'll deal with that when i've got
the Clipper optimized for a more conventional tow- vehicle...
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2000 3:29 PM
Subject: Re: [VAC] Shocks? Bambi's and Henschen Axles
> Tuna, if you are going to put in a new ladder frame, like Bud Cooper did
> on his 48 Liner, you would be wise to go with a new "Dura Torque", just
> like his. I think the only design limits will be the amount of room
> left in your wheel wells, for the additional "travel" the wheels will
> have. If you decide to go with a less expensive I-beam axle and leaf
> springs, I'm sure it will perform adequately, but not with the superior
> ride of the "Dura Torque". In terms of a lowered profile, you may be
> asking for trouble. One or two inches may just be the amount that some
> driveways require, so as to avoid the "swale" of the dip. Many dips
> and driveways now do damage on lower components like rear sewer
> connections, and water connections. If all those lower water and sewer
> connections are protected by the frame, in some spots the frame will
> still drag, so, you should be aware of that problem.
>
> Bill Scott
> 61 Bambi, VAC & WBCCI #3221
> 1VP & Membership Chairman , WDCU
> http://www.servintfree.net/wbcci-dc/
>
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