IM Front Beam Narrowed? HELP | 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community

I'm nice and greasy, fresh from under my front end getting ready to install my new sway bar... I ordered a standard width. Seems to be an inch or so too wide. Anyone know if IM uses a narrowed front beam? Dang I wanted to finish up my suspension this weekend :(

I'm happy to take measurements, but not sure where to where and what normal or narrowed measurements are. Can anyone help me out? Thanks!

9/25/1012:38 PM

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I'm nice and greasy, fresh from under my front end getting ready to install my new sway bar... I ordered a standard width. Seems to be an inch or so too wide. Anyone know if IM uses a narrowed front beam? Dang I wanted to finish up my suspension this weekend :(

I'm happy to take measurements, but not sure where to where and what normal or narrowed measurements are. Can anyone help me out? Thanks!

9/25/1012:38 PM

Ok, I think I figured it out. I'm just going to have to cut the inner wheel well panels that stop the bar from going up into position where it should be.

Other than the wiring fire last night (different post) I'm glad I enjoy working on cars.

MusbJim'14 VS SoCal Supporting Member

Uh, Chuck, did we mention 'Welcome to The Madness'?

Alan MerklinDrclock - Elkins, West Virginia Supporting Member

Chuck, Come to Carlisle, you'll get to see my nearly bald head from tearing hair out doing 20 speedster projects. ~Alan

Lane AndersonMt. Pleasant, SC Supporting Member

C'mon Alan, you have at least 10 more Speedsters worth of hair left.

Alan MerklinDrclock - Elkins, West Virginia Supporting Member

...........make that 9 Lane :)

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