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Restoration      01/09/2002   
04/10/2002  

 
Restoration: 04/10/02

04/10/02 - A little bit different format here. Because of the numerous photos and to reduce load time, the pictures are thumbnails. Click on any pic for a full size view and to better see the detail. The last pictures shows the most current progress, so please scroll down!

Lots of progress here. More or less the sub-frame is ready for the motor to be dropped in. I am waiting for the tranny (700R4) to arrive before I do. 

sub_frnt_spin1.JPG (59409 bytes) Here's a shot of the build up of the front suspension. 
sub_frnt_spin2.JPG (46208 bytes) Another shot with the steering box in view. As mentioned earlier, the steering box was gutted, "restored", and filled with IROC parts by AGR out of Texas. Its a little over 2 turns lock-to-lock. 
sub_frnt_spin3.JPG (72391 bytes) Good shot of the front spindle, a-arms, spring, etc. Everything in the picture is powder coated for a long lasting finish. All bushings are polygraphite by PST.
sub_frnt_spring.JPG (29510 bytes) Close up of performance spring by Global West. The spring was stripped and powder coated clear. In my very informal testing, so far the power coat seems to have decent flex. I don't know how long it will last on a coil spring. The shock is an Edelbrock Performance IAS shock painted factory putty gray (hard to see in there)
sub_frnt_sus_done.JPG (62100 bytes) This is the finished front suspension and brake lines. All tie rods, steering arms, etc. were stripped and painted to maintain the finish. If it was "all metal" and could withstand 400degree baking, it was powder coated. The brake lines are polished stainless steel.
sub_frnt_sus_done_close.JPG (59513 bytes) Better close-up of detail. To add to above, every bolt, clip, and washer was power coated correct color or re-plated in tin-zinc then hand polished. My hope is to prevent my work from deteriorating the minute I hit the streets - and let me drive the car with minimal worry.