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rustysteel
September 28, 2009 at 11:21:03 PM
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OK.....There were four, five, six different major builders of super frames?

There were three, four, five Different body configurations?

What are the differences between a Nance frame and Edmunds or a Parsons....ect.....?

What were the differences in there roofs, bodies, tails, noses..?

When did the four bar invasion take place. and when did the frames change from single rail frames to the double side tube style.?

Please show pictures and descriptions..Super Modified 101




brian26
September 29, 2009 at 09:58:35 PM
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Many of us live, eat, breathe, and sleep old supermodifieds. To tell you the truth, the more I know, the less I feel qualified to answer these questions.




roostasix
September 29, 2009 at 10:19:56 PM
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This message was edited on September 29, 2009 at 10:36:54 PM by roostasix

This is a spring front Parson frame built in 1973.




roostasix
September 29, 2009 at 10:21:30 PM
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This message was edited on September 29, 2009 at 10:32:29 PM by roostasix

1973 Parson with body.



rustysteel
September 29, 2009 at 10:29:15 PM
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How about this....some pictures of the different frames so I might look at them to see if I can see any differences. After all is it not the goal of this forum to preserve these fantastic machines and the era, For the future and pass them on to new and young fans. I am just tring to understand an learn about these supermodified race cars. Thanks

 

 



rustysteel
September 29, 2009 at 11:34:23 PM
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roostasix.....thanks,

When I was writing the above post yours was not yet up for me.

Outstanding race car....Thank you




brian26
September 30, 2009 at 07:30:31 AM
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86" wheelbase Edmunds.

 

Truth is although Edmunds didn't invent the super, he is widely credited with the design.

 

edmunds_41-1.jpg picture by brian26_photos_2007




rustysteel
September 30, 2009 at 11:10:58 AM
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What year did edmunds build his first supermodified?

I have been told that befor the full tube frame that stock frame rails were used and this was the origin of the 100" wheelbase and 50" motorplate location. Did the rules state anything about frame width? or type of tubing used?............Thanks



rustysteel
June 20, 2013 at 10:17:51 AM
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Is there any information or blueprints of original vintage super mods. if someone wished to build a tribute car. thank you




Bkcr
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June 21, 2013 at 06:32:51 PM
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Reply to:
Posted By: rustysteel on September 28 2009 at 11:21:03 PM

OK.....There were four, five, six different major builders of super frames?

There were three, four, five Different body configurations?

What are the differences between a Nance frame and Edmunds or a Parsons....ect.....?

What were the differences in there roofs, bodies, tails, noses..?

When did the four bar invasion take place. and when did the frames change from single rail frames to the double side tube style.?

Please show pictures and descriptions..Super Modified 101



I doubt if any of the supers that ran in the NCRA area were exactly alike Every owner wanted their touch on their car.

There were 2 basic types the single rail like the Edmonds and the space frame like the USAC champ cars. Some of the single rail cars were square tubing, some round some had the Edmonds body,some had the t body. Some owners made their own bodies. There were seveal space frame types. The top rail above the headers the top rail below the headers and a couple different variations of these. Most of the supers had cross torsien bars on the rear, some had parrell bars but not many. The Edmonds mostly were a spring front. There were crossand paralel bars used on the front. sSome cars had coil overs front or front and back. Some cars were changed from springs to bars and bars to spring. Some of the coilover cars were changed to spring front, bar rears or both front and rear bars.

That is the beauty of the supers they were all differnt and all kinds have won.

Please excuse my spelling, the spell check is not working

Ray





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