I will do mine when I get motor back and list it on this page, we can just build new page for everyone

MS wrote:

In order to remove tire size from the equation ( most have different sizes) measure from the center of the wheel centercap to the top of the wheelwell opening.   That way, only the springs and other suspension parts are affecting the measurement, not the tire size.

Based on center cap to highest point of the wheel arch, I measure 13-1/2" Front and 14" Rear...

65 Fastback. As measured using center of cap to wheelhouse opening.
Front: 12.25", Rear: 13.50"
Tires: 225/60-15"
Avatar picture is slightly higher then the above specs.

Rear wheel height 13 1/4"
Front wheel height 12"
I measured twice and this is watt-eye got! Thought it was more!

Last edited by 6sally6 (4/05/2021 7:06 PM)

marsfl1 wrote:

Looking at the picture of your car I would lower the front. If you did the Shelby drop it would probably look just right.
To give you a dimension and measuring point depends on so many variables. The 1969 and 1970 Bud Moore Trans Am cars were 7" from the pivot point of the lower control arm to the ground.

You are probably right... But I completely re-did the front end not that long ago and didn't do the Shelby drop. How is that for being a total dummy! At this stage, I don't want to mess with the front again for a while. I did fit 1" lower springs, so MAN... it must have sat real high in the front.
I'm hoping to raise the rear just a little, but don't know. You guys seem to be showing measurements of 12" on the front and that does look nice!

Last edited by Toploader (4/06/2021 7:05 PM)

66 Convertible, 13-1/2 front, 14-1/2 rear, both measured from center of wheel to highest wheel opening point.  Standard leaf springs in rear, V8 springs in front with 1/4 coil removed and Arning mod done.  I have not changed the front V8 springs since putting the 250 I6 in and I think maybe they are a bit too stiff for the engine but it does drive well and I don't think I'd change the "stance" much.  Sorry about the crummy photo.  The car is confined to the garage while I tidy up some wiring under the hood.

Toploader wrote:

Wow, you are measuring 13-1/2" even with the Shelby drop. That is very surprising!
I think the measurements that you have on your car is what I am aiming for (until I get around to doing the Shelby drop). Did you have a better side photo? 

Not handy.  I hope to have the car running today or tomorrow and will shoot another photo when I can get it outside.  The springs are the same ones I was using when I had the 351 in it, other than having cut a quarter coil off because I thought it sat too high after I swapped in the I6.  I think that the 250 is lighter, which is why the front is still kind of high.  It was lower with the V8 - maybe an inch - but I can't tell you exactly how much because I never measured it.

Toploader wrote:

Did you have a better side photo?

I managed to get a better side profile picture of my car.


photo upload site

John Ha wrote:

Looks sweet!
 

Thanks, but I think the rear still needs to come up a little higher.

Your ride heights look great guys.

I would suggest adding information on springs, shocks, blocks, and any other modifications as well...4 link, air bags, Shelby/Arning drop, etc.

Please add tire and wheel information if available too.
I know it doesn’t change the height, visually it can make it look different.

Something I learned as a kid, have the sun to your back when taking pictures if possible.  So ya don’t have shadows on the face. LOL

You can see more details on height.

Last edited by Nos681 (4/11/2021 8:47 AM)

Cab4word67 wrote:

That really looks nice. I would not raise the rear I would do the Arnie/Shelby drop, its a win win.

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