Yes, it's true, I have been dreading the front suspension of this project. Mostly, because I had no idea what I was doing or how it would function when done. Not doing it, made that it would be basically impossible for me to steer!!
I could rest much easier now, because it wasn't that big of a deal and went really smoothly. The problem I was facing was to get 26 inch tall tires to steer in the miniscule wheel opening found on a round body falcon. The solution? Remove 1 1/2 inches from both the upper and the lower control arms.
I squared up the arm on a couple of metal shims, and squared a laser level on a sawhorse, and just taped along the line.
Once it was taped, I sprayed it with some primer and set about to remove everything gray. ( except obviously the overspray)
They actually end up lining up rather well. I will of course have to finish welding it, bracing it and finally boxing it, but the preliminary fit and functionality is great!
1 1/2 inches sure brings the ball joint back quite a bit. It definitely gives it that late 50s Cadillac/luxury liner look.
It will now steer fully aired down. Not too shabby for one Saturday :-)
peace
