These 3 pictures of the HEMI Under Glass were taken at a car show in April 2008. I believe it was built in the of winter 2007-2008. He built it the way it was Originally built in 1967. It has an 8-3/4" rear end and Dual handle brakes. I think he told me at it was soon after this that they got tired of changing spider gears in the 8-3/4" and changed to the HO72 GM rear end. He also went to a single handled steering brake later. He used Wilwood Calipers because the Hurst-Airheart calipers are no longer made.
The engine, transmission and transfer gears are mounted together on a 2"x3" steel tubing subframe. The subframe pivots at the front on a frame cross-member and the 8-3/4" rear end is attached to the stock leaf springs for suspension.
Bob recommended that the rear end be suspended and not mounted rigidly, because it is more forgiving, especially on rough tracks. If you are going to do figure 8's, I think the rear should definitely be suspended.
