Frankenstine got some attention today, cut a coil up front and did a test fit of the C6 wheels using a combination of thinner spacers to find what I need to have made up... IMG_20180304_150804730 by Joseph Martin, on Flickr
Coming soon, round three of front suspension mods, (or maybe it's more like 2.5 ) This will be about some fine tuning. I have a new set of Moog 5664 springs that will get a half coil off The last set got a full coil in round 2) and a set of proforged 1/2" taller lower ball joints, as well as a set of Russell button head banjo bolts to take care of a clearance issue that came up with the LS brakes I did during round 1 IMG_20180503_172453676 by Joseph Martin, on Flickr This should set the front just a small fraction of an inch higher than it landed in round 2 and give me back some suspension travel, it rode decent after lowering, but I'm greedy and want it to ride as good as it can at a given height....
Thanks guys, I'm planning on doing the work tomorrow, The Golden super cruise is tomorrow afternoon/evening, I'd like to make it, it will be the first time out with the Vette wheels... I have big plans for the engine and rear end/suspension this winter.
I got a head start on the work yesterday, Lower a arms and springs are out, stock (6 month old) lower ball joints pressed out, need to press in the Proforged 1/2" taller joints and put it back together with the new springs (cut 1/2 coil). Hope to be done in time for the cruise...
Mission accomplished, The new parts put it right in the sweet spot, and gave me enough travel to give back the ride quality it had before I started cutting springs... IMG_20180506_055639312 by Joseph Martin, on Flickr IMG_20180506_055653443 by Joseph Martin, on Flickr Persistence pays off...
Looking good, can't wait to see this fully completed!
Thanks, it'll never be "fully completed", It will continue to evolve, once I get my '88 coupe out of the shop it'll go in for some major drive train upgrades, engine, rear axle and rear suspension.
I actually like the truck being a little "rough around the edges", let's me drive it in the real world without worrying about "scuffing" it up...
Here I have it dry fit in place need to grind and glass..
looking forward to a good 2018, Joe
As for this thing, it turns out the previous owner had shot the underside with rubberised undercoating, it didn't take long to realize thet I didn't want to spend the amount of time it was going to take to make it usable...
The original builder, Greg Z stopped by today. He was on his way home from picking up his Indy and an LS4 GT he recently bought. 0707190848 by Joseph Martin, on Flickr 0707190848a by Joseph Martin, on Flickr It was good to catch up with him.
Was AWESOME seeing you Joe, and the Indy hauler after all these years (10). Great house and property you've got hidden in the hills of northern Arizona. Will be seeing you soon again I'm sure.
) This will be about some fine tuning. I have a new set of Moog 5664 springs that will get a half coil off The last set got a full coil in round 2) and a set of proforged 1/2" taller lower ball joints, as well as a set of Russell button head banjo bolts to take care of a clearance issue that came up with the LS brakes I did during round 1
I have big plans for the engine and rear end/suspension this winter.
