Body Drop
I’m getting ready to install a 440
into my ’69 Coronet. The K-member is out,
rebuilt front suspension with disc brake
conversion. Expecting the engine from the
builder this week, and then I plan on dropping
it onto the K and bolting up the TF and
installing the assembly from underneath.
Currently the front end is on rollers, 18˝
to the bottom of the radiator support. The
rear end is in, riding on 275/60-15 tire/rim
combo. The bottom of the rear bumper
is also 18˝ off the ground. I estimate the
height of the engine/K/dolly to be 38˝ +/-.
So that means the front end has to be
raised a minimum of 20˝. I’m way too old
to remember HS geometry, but it seems
the rear bumper will bottom out before the
front is raised high enough. I enjoyed your
recent article in MA on this topic but I would
appreciate any additional tips and tricks to
pull this off.
Nah, there’s not that much rear overhang,
it will clear easily. There will be no
problems at all, cinch.