spring mount

[goldstar]

Greetings  
I'm starting to accumulate parts to build a "lakes" car. 37 Ford front and rear end, Chevy 250 6 cylinder, prolly get a Saganaw 4 speed, it will feature a riveted alloy body inspired by a photo of Phil Reminton's lakes car from the late 40s. Just got a new/used frame made by Speedway Motors sans front and rear spring mounts, have ordered new mounts. Question, front mount, what angle to mount it? Is the caster built into the mount or is it in the axle itself? Thanks for any discussion on this question. Bob

[enjenjo]

Welcome to the RRT.

There is usually some angle built into the mount for the spring. Particularly because most rods have the frame raked forward too. You don't want the front spring bound up.

[unklian]

Caster is adjusted into the axle,usually 6-9 degrees.

The springs can accomidate slight twisting,so as long
as everything is close,it should be fine.