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Old 02-12-2014, 10:09 AM   #177 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Giovanni LiCalsi View Post
A 1979 MGB front suspension would be perfect for the Tadpole.
The big advantage of the old VW design, is that all the suspension members are outside of the footwell area, allowing a more forward seating position. No other suspension type can do that except maybe a Model T's leading arm straight axle, or a Ford Twin I-Beam off an old truck. There is a Reason Ford does not use it anymore, crude, heavy, and the geometry is all wrong.
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