cal trac

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  1. Rudy1971

    Rudy1971 Member

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    Making some head way on the comet, would like to make the cal trac brackets myself , just wondering if anyone has a pattern? thanks
     
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    ---- 1976 Comet --- 1974 Maverick- - '61 Comet T'Bolt Six ---- 'quite a few projects ...
    no pattern , maybe some motivation - fabbed' these for the the '61 Comet :
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    Puny rear springs bent upward just behind front spring hanger on first full power launch. First used 'Shelby bars' before using some of it for the CloneTracs. NO wheel hop / spring wrap after install. I made them adjustable for street ( loose) or strip setting (tight) . Now with full power launch car lifts - hooks and GOES ...
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    I've never used them myself, but there's no denying they're a huge advancement for drag racing on leaf springs.
     
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    Thanks Powerband , the holes looks to be about 6'ctc is this close? and looks like you made your spring bushing also nice job
     
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    I love Caltracs. I don't have them on my Maverick (I don't drag race, and I don't have wheel-hop problems) but a friend of mine has 'em on his '73 Camaro...
     
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