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[Bearly Flying]

Welcome aboard Rooster.

Nice wallpaper you have in your shop.

 

[Rooster]

Engine is back today! Whoohoo!! Thanks to Les and Larry at Bel Engines in Edmonton. These guys are fantastic. Such quality work and attention to detail. Going to be a while before she cranks over but looking very forward to the day!

 

[nascar03]

Look 'n nice...

Graham.

 

[Riley P]

Great looking motor! Sort of a shame to hide it under a hood.

 

[Lawrence]

looking good, I like the colour

 

[Rooster]

Its been a while since I've posted. Was trying to do as much as I could without removing the body, but....

 

[nascar03]

I'm afraid to ask what was the item that made you decide on the body-lift?

It sure looks like you're doing it right so I can't wait to see your progress.

Graham

 

[Rooster]

I'm afraid to ask what was the item that made you decide on the body-lift?

It sure looks like you're doing it right so I can't wait to see your progress.

Graham

 

[Rooster]

While putting in the new body mounts I found some frame issues I want to address. So much easier this way and now I can do it right and completely.

 

[YFCvii]

I'm a little behind with my welcoming YOU to this forum and will say that you definitely have me in amazement doing something that I could only dream of being able to do - knowing full well that it is completely beyond my capabilities. Your photos have me glued to your progress. I am among those who are very appreciative of you for sharing this with us. A BIG Welcome to you!

 

[Rooster]

I'm a little behind with my welcoming YOU to this forum and will say that you definitely have me in amazement doing something that I could only dream of being able to do - knowing full well that it is completely beyond my capabilities. Your photos have me glued to your progress. I am among those who are very appreciative of you for sharing this with us. A BIG Welcome to you!

Thanks. I appreciate the comments. I thought this level of restoration was out of my skill level as well but between the internet and this forum there is so much help and info out there I have just graduated to this level

 

[Rooster]

 

[Rooster]

Tuesday is frame blasting day and then I can finally start bolting things back on. It's been a long road!

 

[Rooster]

 

[Rooster]

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crossmember bushings were absolutely degraded. I have the spring cleaned up and ready for paint!

 

[nascar03]

Full On.....well done!!!

Graham.

 

[nascar03]

Rooster...
Do you have the stock plastic spring liners?
There are aftermarket teflon liners available to quiet things down.
That is a 9-leaf stock spring.
There is an optional 7-leaf F41 Gymkana spring available.
Although it does stiffen the ride a bit.

Graham

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Good information Graham.

What spring do you have in yours?

 

[nascar03]

I have the 7-leaf gymkana spring in my '75.
It is a rougher ride but that doesn't me.

Graham

 

[Rooster]

Rooster...
Do you have the stock plastic spring liners?
There are aftermarket teflon liners available to quiet things down.
That is a 9-leaf stock spring.
There is an optional 7-leaf F41 Gymkana spring available.
Although it does stiffen the ride a bit.

Graham

Graham, yes I have the stock liners. Trying to keep everything close to factory ( engine not so much ) but hand was forced a bit on that. Cost is a concideration with this one as well. Reused all parts possible. Am pretty happy with how these drives are going to turn out.