View Full Version : I need a watts link or Panhard bar for a custom 67 camaro


mazspeed
Nov 19th, 06, 08:49 PM
I'm looking for a watts link or a really good panhard bar for a 67 camaro. The Fay's unit I bought doesn't come close to fitting. The center pivot bolt hits the center 12 bolt Aluminum cover and is really close to the fuel lines on the ricks stainless tan. That can be addressed but hitting the cover on the 12 can not. Does anyone know of a system that might work other then fabbing in a 4 link?

BlackoutSteve
Nov 20th, 06, 12:33 AM
Have a look at existing production cars.
There should be loads of Panhard rods (easiest installation) and several Watts linkages to consider (-best, but harder installation).
Plenty of 1980s Ford Falcon down here had Watts linkages as standard. Maybe there's a similar Ford model from that era you could check out.

If you fit a Panhard, fit the absolute longest you can, if you fit a Watts, do the research and figure out what height to install the center pivot as it will alter or determine your rear's roll center -I pretty sure. ;)

jj69z28
Nov 20th, 06, 04:01 AM
for a watts link you could try www.afcoracing.com or www.speedwaymotors.com

mazspeed
Nov 20th, 06, 02:10 PM
for a watts link you could try www.afcoracing.com or www.speedwaymotors.com

I just called both, still waiting back from afco, but speedway doesn't have anything like this. They have a very small parts package but you have to fab up a bunch of things. Thanks for the help though. Ill let you know if they have anything.

mazspeed
Nov 21st, 06, 01:39 PM
None of the websites had anything for this. Not even a panhard bar

Silver69Camaro
Nov 22nd, 06, 08:48 AM
Just curious, by why do you want to define a roll center? Part of the benefit of leafs is the lack of a need for a lateral locator.

Steve, the only OEM watts that I know of in the States is the PT Cruiser and the Durango w/coil springs. Not as popular up here than what I've seen where you are.

mazspeed
Nov 22nd, 06, 02:21 PM
Just curious, by why do you want to define a roll center? Part of the benefit of leafs is the lack of a need for a lateral locator.


The rear end under hard Lateral G's will move about an inch side to side. Even with Delron bushings it will still move a bit.