A little progress on my Chevelle

[Tom.A]

Originally Posted by tempered

where did you get the body bushings from i want a set

Sorry I missed your question. The mounts were made by a member here named Todd Sickles? I think. I can't remember his screen name. I think he made run at one time but you might try this guy as I noticed they made some aluminum https://lateral-g.net/forums/show...0&postcount=26

[Tom.A]

Originally Posted by kevs69

Great loking car!!!!! awesome write up on the build as well. as a owner of a 69 chevelle myself I am enjoying what you are doing to your car.
I looked thru all the pages and didnt really see anything about the suspension setup you are running. is it possible to get a run down on what you have on the car at the current time!!!!

Kevin

Thanks Kevin,

Here is the current list with changes planned as I get to it.

Front: SPC Performance Upper and lower control arms, ATS (Speedtech) Spindles, Varishock coil overs, single adjustable with 650# springs
Sway bar is a stock OEM (i think 7/8" diameter)
Rear: Currie adjustable arms, with Bilstein shock and Speedway 5.5" 225# coil springs, no rear bar yet

[Fikse Wheels]

Originally Posted by tom_a

Great taste in wheels

Nice build!

[coolwelder62]

Tom,Any update's.Scott.

[Tom.A]

Originally Posted by coolwelder62

Tom,Any update's.Scott.

Hi Scott, No real big updates. I got the transmission back in after replacing the hydraulic TOB but only put about 100 miles. I also changed the tires to 200 tread. I went with 275/35/18 on front and 295/35/18 on the rear in a NT05 Nitto. I had nitto drag radials on the back before but wanted to have the required tires for autocross events. The LS3 is just stock but the NT05 seemed to not hook at all. I went for a drive Today and it fish tails a lot through third. Some of you guys with 550+ HP must really have to be careful because the rear wants to come around on my stocker.
Starting next week I plan to shim the motor mounts to make it higher for oil/tie rod problem. It has been cold (i know that sounds funny in Southern California) so I have not been in the garage much. I really want to get some things more tidy before the El Toro event but if not I will just roll out with my huge gaps and primer, no carpet, no anything

[coolwelder62]

That's Great.I really like this build.

[GregWeld]

If the rear end is wanting to "come around" -- you need to get back to an alignment shop and have 'em do a 4 wheel alignment. My guess is you're "out of square" just a bit on the rear end. I had that on the Nomad... and it was only about a 1/8" "out" but that caused it to push the rear off line. Once the guy squared it up -- she launches hard and straight as an arrow.

[Flash68]

Lookin fwd to seein this at RTTC Tom!

[Tom.A]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

If the rear end is wanting to "come around" -- you need to get back to an alignment shop and have 'em do a 4 wheel alignment. My guess is you're "out of square" just a bit on the rear end. I had that on the Nomad... and it was only about a 1/8" "out" but that caused it to push the rear off line. Once the guy squared it up -- she launches hard and straight as an arrow.

Greg, Thanks. I think you might have a good point. A while back I developed a rub on drivers side tire with my old tires. I scratched my head while wondering what happened. I thought the body had shifted but it was snug plus the car cage bars that tie into the frame so it can't go far anyway. After thinking and searching the forums I realized my upper adjustable rear control arms were not tight. I then dialed the rear end back to where I thought it should be and the rubbing was gone. I then changed the tires so it seems the rear very well could be off. I will add that to my list and thanks again as I would not have never thought about it

[Tom.A]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Lookin fwd to seein this at RTTC Tom!

Dave, I also look forward to going and seeing some of you guy's. I should make you all look good with my lack of driving skills