frame off progress
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From: Jennings LA
frame off progress
I finished the front suspension, now all that is left for the front is the steering system and new brake lines. I mounted up my 17 x 8 rims and they really look wide. most people on the forum are running 17x 8 rims with no problems. it is just really hard to tell with the body off. give me some reassurance here that they will be ok. I ordered some 255/45/17's for the front.
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From: Jennings LA
Originally Posted by Star79
You're getting way too much done. Meanwhile I haven't even SEEN my car in two months. I think you should take it all apart again and "finish off" the factory welds on the frame 
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Drifting
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From: Hanover Maryland
I'm pulling the body on my 82 and was wondering, how do you disconnect the fuse panel from the wiring harnesses at the firewall?
I have taken out the couple of long bolts that hold it to the firewall. However, I do not want to pry the units apart to hard for fear of breakage.
I have taken out the couple of long bolts that hold it to the firewall. However, I do not want to pry the units apart to hard for fear of breakage.
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
looking good
Dont forget to upgrade those brake & fuel lines to stainless and get some new stone shieds for the lines too. Ita a detail that you wont regret with all the hard work you are doing
tim
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From: Jennings LA
Originally Posted by sweethence
Dont forget to upgrade those brake & fuel lines to stainless and get some new stone shieds for the lines too. Ita a detail that you wont regret with all the hard work you are doing
tim
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
stone shielding
the spring like wire that wraps around the lines you called it "armor" it keeps stones from damaging the lines and helps keep kinks from forming. sounds like you in like flynn.
keep the pics coming i am inspired
keep the pics coming i am inspired
Last edited by sweethence; Jan 19, 2006 at 11:40 AM.
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From: Birmingham AL
Originally Posted by 82MDVette
I'm pulling the body on my 82 and was wondering, how do you disconnect the fuse panel from the wiring harnesses at the firewall?
I have taken out the couple of long bolts that hold it to the firewall. However, I do not want to pry the units apart to hard for fear of breakage.
I have taken out the couple of long bolts that hold it to the firewall. However, I do not want to pry the units apart to hard for fear of breakage.
Racer
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From: Birmingham AL
Originally Posted by gator79
give me some reassurance here that they will be ok. I ordered some 255/45/17's for the front.
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From: Montreal Qc.
You may already know this, but I've read (here on the Forum) that you shouldn't do final-torque on your control-arm bolts until you have weight (engine and body) on them. Also I have read to NOT tighten the rear leaf-spring attaching bolts (center ones) until you have the body on.
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From: Jennings LA
Originally Posted by Star79
You may already know this, but I've read (here on the Forum) that you shouldn't do final-torque on your control-arm bolts until you have weight (engine and body) on them. Also I have read to NOT tighten the rear leaf-spring attaching bolts (center ones) until you have the body on.
that may be the case with rubber bushings, but all mine are poly. someone correct me if I am wrong
