1967 convertible
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1967 convertible
hi guys i have a basically stock non matching # smallblock powerglide car
i am interested in keeping and or adding to the suspension performance with an eye on cost and comfort i know its a lot to ask for but right now it has stock front springs that need replacing and a newer multi leaf rear the car is almost unmanageable on rough new england roads it washboards like crazy. Q. is the non metal transverse spring more forgiving? should i try to at least put front coil overs and control arms on this winter with a plan to do rear coil over kit in another yr or two? will i gain anything other than tunability? should i be looking hard at some rear suspension components for my current issues ? i did a eurathane bushing kit and all front end parts last winter with a 3/4 sway bar kit. but have no loyalty to any of it i just want to enjoy the drive without losing fillings
i am interested in keeping and or adding to the suspension performance with an eye on cost and comfort i know its a lot to ask for but right now it has stock front springs that need replacing and a newer multi leaf rear the car is almost unmanageable on rough new england roads it washboards like crazy. Q. is the non metal transverse spring more forgiving? should i try to at least put front coil overs and control arms on this winter with a plan to do rear coil over kit in another yr or two? will i gain anything other than tunability? should i be looking hard at some rear suspension components for my current issues ? i did a eurathane bushing kit and all front end parts last winter with a 3/4 sway bar kit. but have no loyalty to any of it i just want to enjoy the drive without losing fillings
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hi guys i have a basically stock non matching # smallblock powerglide car
i am interested in keeping and or adding to the suspension performance with an eye on cost and comfort i know its a lot to ask for but right now it has stock front springs that need replacing and a newer multi leaf rear the car is almost unmanageable on rough new england roads it washboards like crazy. Q. is the non metal transverse spring more forgiving? should i try to at least put front coil overs and control arms on this winter with a plan to do rear coil over kit in another yr or two? will i gain anything other than tunability? should i be looking hard at some rear suspension components for my current issues ? i did a eurathane bushing kit and all front end parts last winter with a 3/4 sway bar kit. but have no loyalty to any of it i just want to enjoy the drive without losing fillings
i am interested in keeping and or adding to the suspension performance with an eye on cost and comfort i know its a lot to ask for but right now it has stock front springs that need replacing and a newer multi leaf rear the car is almost unmanageable on rough new england roads it washboards like crazy. Q. is the non metal transverse spring more forgiving? should i try to at least put front coil overs and control arms on this winter with a plan to do rear coil over kit in another yr or two? will i gain anything other than tunability? should i be looking hard at some rear suspension components for my current issues ? i did a eurathane bushing kit and all front end parts last winter with a 3/4 sway bar kit. but have no loyalty to any of it i just want to enjoy the drive without losing fillings
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Go back to completely stock OEM with all new rubber bushings everywhere that includes body mounts. New stock style shocks and a good radial tire. Your car will ride and handle great.
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Thanks its pretty stock it seems to ride the same with new bushings or the old. it has new radials. the only thing i havee not replaced is anything in the rear end all shocks and body mounts
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