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Old 09-05-2019, 09:58 PM
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That's a pretty blue color. Good job getting her back together. I can't imagine having to build an american car outside of the country. Best of luck to you.
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That's a pretty blue color. Good job getting her back together. I can't imagine having to build an american car outside of the country. Best of luck to you.
Yes. Is very expensive to us, try to recover one. Thanks a lot for your post.
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Default Subframe restore and Front end

I just wanted to update a little what I could do with my project far away.

I comment the following:
Subframe was removed, sanded and then powercoated
Same work for A arms, brake calipers, radiator support, brake pump and booster, and other parts in front.
Rebuild front suspension:
- KYB gas shock absorbers
- Moog spirals, same as stock.
- Elgin Pro terminals and bushings
- Take out stock front swaybar and install a new 1 1/4" from BMR.
- Change stock spindles for 2" drop spindles.
- New disc and brake pads as OEM.
- Changed proportioning valve and install new brake pipes, thinking about installing rear disc brakes later (hope soon).
- The stearing box was cleaned, adjusted and painted.
I share some images (sorry about sizes) of the job at home with some friends.

Greetings and hope you like it...
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Old 12-09-2019, 07:53 PM
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Good job keeping this old girl on the road. I really like the blue color. My little sister had one like yours when she was in high school( 42 years ago). After a little fender bender when I had to fix the subframe I put in a 350 and 4.10 rear axle I had without telling her. Boy was she surprised how well it ran, kind of like Ben Meissner's Nova. Thanks for sharing all your work and plans!
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I LOVE This.. !

Reminds me of why I got hooked by cars to begin with..
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Cool build!
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