suspension SS427

[real_fast]

What makes a Budd frame different from the normal frame? Also what is the F41 package?

[Mr70]

I remember the Budd brand frames were a single piece tunnel bottom with channel rails welded on.Very distinct.
A.O. Smith brand used a double tunnel bottom with welded channel rails.
I took pictures of these examples awhile ago,but I can't find those anymore.
I've seen the Budd brand frames used on 1970+ Taxi cabs and 4 door Chevelles,as well as the Big Passenger cars.
Other common Frame Manufacturers back then were Chevrolet,Pontiac and Parrish Pressed Steel.
I think Budd still makes frames today under the name Thyssen-Krupp-Budd for the Chevrolet Trailblazer,GMC Envoy and Buick Rainier.

[Mr70]

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Also what is the F41 package?

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In general,it was the optional Performance Suspension package that included specially selected coil springs,shock absorbers and front & rear stabilizer bars.

[PeteLeathersac]

Does the F40 come w/ a rear stab bar too or just front? . And Rick....lay a larger pic on us of that broad w/ the '70....that 'Friends' thing you're running. . I can't get it to blow up and think I need a better look at her? ~ Pete

[Mr70]

The F40 does not come with a rear stabilizer bar like the F41.

Picture PM sent..

[PeteLeathersac]

Thanks Rick....thought so on the F40 and this seemed like a good time to ask. . And thanks for the pic....too bad she's so blury. . Somehow this era girls still do it for me....I think it's something to do w/ the cage dancers still stuck in my mind?? ~ Pete