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I've noticed that stock, unmolested chevies in the 1936 - 1941+ range, when looking at the car from the side, the rear wheel is not centered in the rear fender opening but is significantly closer to the front.
It does look like the wheel might become more centered during suspension travel, particularly with a heavy load.
Was this just an intentional visual design or is there a mechanical reason the axle is not centered?
1938 Canadian Pontiac Business Coupe (aka a 1938 Chevy Coupe with Pontiac shaped front sheet metal - almost all Chevy!)
1975 4-speed L82 Vette
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Backyard Mechanic
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Canadiantim you are very correct that the rear axle centerline is sets forward on the Chevy cars and also on my 34 Chevy Roadster.
It would take a lot of spring load to have it spring back to the centerline of the wheel well!
Rory
1934 Chevrolet Standard DC Sport Roadster for sale
1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1934 Ford 4 Door Sedan under construction
1933 Ford 4 Door Phaeton
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I believe the 1947 to 53 pickups had the same arrangement. I have no idea why.
My 1951 1 Ton is now on the road! My 38 Master 4 Door is also now on the road .
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