ground clearance

[trackster]

In mocking up the exhaust for the '39 Chevy there is about 6 1/4 inches clearance below the x-pipe with the engine and trans in but without the body mounted.  Is this enough or will I drag it at times?  It has a M2 front suspension and is expected to settle about an inch in the front after a few miles.  Any thoughts?

[kb426]

I believe you will be all right. You can't jump curbs but most sloping drives will be accessable. I had a little over 4" in the middle of the 32 and it was fine. My wheelbase was some shorter. I was told by others that 4" was the safe number.

[Charlie Chops 1940]

My '26 track roadster pickup belly pan had about 4" clearance back near transmission. Nothing ever touched other then grass and weeds. 109" wheelbase.

[trackster]

Thanks for all of the replies.   Gonna go with what I got.

[bucketmouth]

For us down here the lowest point can only be 4ins and most of the time that's under the spring perches which is a decent amount of clearance for the engine gearbox and exhaust.
I don't have any real trouble with any of my rods negotiating speed humps and the like.

[trackster]

Thanks for the info. At this point I will have to get it on the road to see where I am. Thanks again.