October 2006

I'm going to get this car to the point where it will be a roller so that I can get it out of the shed. I began by installing the rear shocks,springs and control arms.

This shows where the top of the rear shock attaches in the rear trunk.

Next, I moved to the front. I first installed the rack and pinion steering.

This shows the front auxiliary support with the control arms installed.

This is a reference shot showing the bolts for the front attachment.

Another reference shot with the rear bolts.

Next, I installed the front shock and spindle. Note: only tighten any of the bolts/nuts finger tight, you'll need to move things around.

Next, I installed the auxiliary support.

Here shows how the ball joint is installed. Next, I installed the tie rod ends into the spindle (not shown).

Here's where the front of the auxiliary support is attached.

Here's the end piece that is attached.

Here's a pic of the rear control arms painted.

Here's the front spindles painted.

Here's some of the misc suspension parts painted.

Here's a reference shot of the front spindles disassembled.

Another reference shot.

Well I finished the front suspension by installing the front brake discs. Then I mounted the wheels. This shows how the car looks back on it's tires.

I installed a '74 steering column, but it doesn't quit fit. You can also see the seats.

This shows the rear view. I'll get the rear trunk lid from the new parts car.

This shows the passenger side.