I plan to cut the entire front suspension out, move the axle center line forward about 4-6" and replace it with '74-80 parts so I can buy narrow control arms and drop spindles. The later front end parts are just much better supported in the aftermarket.
Front fenders etc are all off my car.
I have a chair & bucket table beside it for bottled water (
) or...
So , sitting & looking at my car.........
Take this as just my thoughts & mean no disrespect....
Looking at my 72 front end I'm finding it hard to see any benefit of moving the cross member forward & with a newer one to boot.
This adds more weight to the front end. Lots more.
Plus it moves it to a weaker point on the frame rails, which are a different shape & width.
Speaking of width, isn't the 74 ^ wider ?
This would mean narrowing the "new" cross member.
Also means mods to the steering.
Then, due to the cross member being moved forward, the wheel wells will have to change.....ext
ending the fenders.
Same for the hood.
Seems to me you would be pushing a bunch of weight forward, plus adding a bunch more weight to the front end by having to extend fenders hood etc.
Somehow I'm not seeing any net gain , but a loss.
You would (maybe ?) gain by being able to use a rear sump pan ?
If just that & being able to use newer parts, I see a huge cost with a net loss.
Like I said, not seeing any net gain.
Would like to read your thoughts on any gains , that I'm not able to see ?