Suspension / Steering Archives - Billadeau Speed & Automotive http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/portfolio/category/suspension-steering/ Mopars, Muscle Cars, Classics & Customs Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:10:20 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-Billadeau-icon.-32x32.jpg Suspension / Steering Archives - Billadeau Speed & Automotive http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/portfolio/category/suspension-steering/ 32 32 Paul’s ’69 Dodge Coronet http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/portfolio/pauls-1969-dodge-coronet/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 19:34:10 +0000 http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/?p=1960 We built a 530hp 440 and transmission for Paul’s Coronet. Before fitting the motor and sorting the wiring, we also painted the engine bay and rebuilt the front suspension.

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]]> We built a 530hp 440 and transmission for Paul’s Coronet. Before fitting the motor and sorting the wiring, we also painted the engine bay and rebuilt the front suspension.

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]]> Jamie’s ’67 Plymouth Belvedere Wagon http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/portfolio/jamies-67-plymouth-belvedere-wagon/ Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/?p=1901 The ex-Billadeau Super Stock Belvedere Wagon is back on the street with a modern edge. New owner Jamie had us install a 6.1 litre Gen III Hemi with a 727 transmission. Other features include Hotchkis torsion bars, super stock springs and a chromoly roll bar. This new set up produced 331hp at the rear wheels.

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]]> The ex-Billadeau Super Stock Belvedere Wagon is back on the street with a modern edge. New owner Jamie had us install a 6.1 litre Gen III Hemi with a 727 transmission. Other features include Hotchkis torsion bars, super stock springs and a chromoly roll bar. This new set up produced 331hp at the rear wheels.

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]]> 1962 Chrysler 300 http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/portfolio/1962-chrysler-300/ Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:49:05 +0000 http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/?p=1829 This Chrysler 300 came to Billadeau Speed for brake and suspension work.

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]]> This Chrysler 300 came to Billadeau Speed for brake and suspension work.

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]]> Car Chase Heroes Dodge Chargers http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/portfolio/car-chase-heroes-dodge-chargers/ Sat, 02 Mar 2019 11:20:52 +0000 http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/?p=1438 Hollywood comes to Billadeau Speed! This pair of Dodge Chargers belong to the driving experience Car Chase Heroes.  Both Dominic Toretto’s Fast & Furious 1970 model and the Dukes of Hazzard 1969 General Lee were brought to us for suspension work.

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]]> Hollywood comes to Billadeau Speed! This pair of Dodge Chargers belong to the driving experience Car Chase Heroes.  Both Dominic Toretto’s Fast & Furious 1970 model and the Dukes of Hazzard 1969 General Lee were brought to us for suspension work.

  • Dom's Fast & Furious Charger
  • Car Chase Heroes - Dom's Fast & Furious Charger
  • Car Chase Heroes - Dukes of Hazzard General Lee Charger
  • Car Chase Heroes - Dukes of Hazzard General Lee Charger
  • Car Chase Heroes - Dukes of Hazzard General Lee Charger

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]]> Adrian’s ’66 Dodge Charger http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/portfolio/adrians-66-dodge-charger/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 21:04:12 +0000 http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/wordpress/?p=1041 Adrian’s early Charger was fitted with a 493ci motor, a new transmission, a Sure Grip and a Turbo Action shifter was installed in the original centre console.  The hood scoop was also fitted. The Charger returned, now complete with a period NASCAR paint scheme, to be fitted with an MSD, torsion bars, Super Stock springs … Continue reading Adrian’s ’66 Dodge Charger →

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]]> Adrian’s early Charger was fitted with a 493ci motor, a new transmission, a Sure Grip and a Turbo Action shifter was installed in the original centre console.  The hood scoop was also fitted.

Adrian's Charger
Adrian's Charger
Adrian's Charger

The Charger returned, now complete with a period NASCAR paint scheme, to be fitted with an MSD, torsion bars, Super Stock springs and new Flowmasters exhausts.

Adrian's Charger
Adrian's Charger
Adrian's Charger

Adrian continued to develop the Charger over the years and in 2018 we fitted a Dana 60 and Caltracs.

The Charger was back over the 2022-2023 off season for a transmission freshen up and a general health check.

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]]> ’71 Plymouth Barracuda Project http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/portfolio/71-plymouth-barracuda-project/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 20:12:11 +0000 http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/wordpress/?p=1158 This was another Billadeau project car, a ’71 Cuda.  Progress was steady but we got there in the end! The bodywork prep continued, finally receiving a coat of primer. With the body painted, attention moved on to the motor, axle, suspension and brakes. Finished at last!  The Cuda hit the road at the end of … Continue reading ’71 Plymouth Barracuda Project →

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]]> This was another Billadeau project car, a ’71 Cuda.  Progress was steady but we got there in the end!

  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project

The bodywork prep continued, finally receiving a coat of primer.

  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project

With the body painted, attention moved on to the motor, axle, suspension and brakes.

  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project

Finished at last!  The Cuda hit the road at the end of 2017 and the lousy weather wasn’t going to stop it being taken out for a run!

  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project
  • Cuda project

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]]> John’s Dodge Darts http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/portfolio/johns-dodge-darts/ Thu, 30 Nov 2017 21:40:46 +0000 http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/?p=1304 John brought both of his Dodge Darts to us for a check over, one a 1968 model, the other a 1972.  The ’68 Dart also had some front suspension work.

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]]> John brought both of his Dodge Darts to us for a check over, one a 1968 model, the other a 1972.  The ’68 Dart also had some front suspension work.

  • John's '68 Dart
  • John's '68 Dart
  • John's '72 Dart
  • John's '72 Dart

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]]> Tim’s ’64 AFX Polara http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/portfolio/tims-64-afx-polara/ Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:28:15 +0000 http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/wordpress/?p=1117 Tim brought his wild AFX Polara over to the Billadeau workshop for a number of jobs.  We narrowed and installed a Dana 60 axle along with fitting some roll bar additions, shock mounts and steering brackets.

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]]> Tim brought his wild AFX Polara over to the Billadeau workshop for a number of jobs.  We narrowed and installed a Dana 60 axle along with fitting some roll bar additions, shock mounts and steering brackets.

  • Tim's AFX Polara
  • Tim's AFX Polara
  • Tim's AFX Polara

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]]> Dave Billadeau’s Plymouth Superbird http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/portfolio/dave-billadeaus-plymouth-superbird/ Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:12:45 +0000 http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/wordpress/?p=904 Time for another Billadeau project car – a Superbird clone.  Early work included a Dana 60 being built, painting the engine bay, fitting a roll cage and getting the front suspension built and powder coated… The Superbird came together and the HEMI took residence.  Making 857HP it was good enough for strong 9 second quarter … Continue reading Dave Billadeau’s Plymouth Superbird →

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]]> Time for another Billadeau project car – a Superbird clone.  Early work included a Dana 60 being built, painting the engine bay, fitting a roll cage and getting the front suspension built and powder coated…

  • Project Superbird
  • Project Superbird
  • Project Superbird
  • Project Superbird
  • Project Superbird
  • Project Superbird

The Superbird came together and the HEMI took residence.  Making 857HP it was good enough for strong 9 second quarter miles at over 140mph!  After a couple seasons in American Super Stock, the car eventually moved on to a new owner.

  • Project Superbird
  • Project Superbird
  • Project Superbird
  • Project Superbird
  • Project Superbird
  • Project Superbird

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]]> Mark’s Plymouth Superbird http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/portfolio/marks-plymouth-superbird/ Wed, 18 Oct 2017 20:14:51 +0000 http://www.billadeau-speed.co.uk/wordpress/?p=838 Mark brought his new toy over for us to install power steering and power brakes.  A few electrical faults were also fixed.

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]]> Mark brought his new toy over for us to install power steering and power brakes.  A few electrical faults were also fixed.

  • Mark's Superbird
  • Mark's Superbird
  • Mark's Superbird

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