Drives like new!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Clifton Park NY
Drives like new!
Today I finally had my car aligned, after the rear end rebuild. Man, does it drive great! :D :D
Surprisingly, my home-made rear alignment was quite good. The camber was correct, and the guy only had to mess up with the trailing arm shims on one side. Most of the work was done on the front.
Also, finally have my interior "complete", after more than 1.5 years. Tomorrow, to celebrate, we'll go on a small trip! :cool:
Many thanks to all who helped me on this neverending project!
-Pedro
Surprisingly, my home-made rear alignment was quite good. The camber was correct, and the guy only had to mess up with the trailing arm shims on one side. Most of the work was done on the front.
Also, finally have my interior "complete", after more than 1.5 years. Tomorrow, to celebrate, we'll go on a small trip! :cool:
Many thanks to all who helped me on this neverending project!
-Pedro
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Drives like new! (trw)
Thanks, Terry!
I had almost forgotten the great feeling it is to drive these cars. And all the looks and "nice car" comments we get. Today I was on the street installing one of the seats, and two little kids came and wanted to know if that was a race car! :cool:
-Pedro
I had almost forgotten the great feeling it is to drive these cars. And all the looks and "nice car" comments we get. Today I was on the street installing one of the seats, and two little kids came and wanted to know if that was a race car! :cool:
-Pedro
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Drives like new! (LT1driver)
Pedro, how did you align your rear end? I am going to redo mine and need to know how to set it. Thanks.\ :smash:
-Pedro
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Re: Drives like new! (Pedro'74)
I have been watching your progress closely as I plan to do the rear end job this winter. Man I've learned a lot from your posts but being not nearly as experienced as others here have kept quiet. Enjoy the car and congratulations. :cheers:
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Drives like new! (LT1driver)
Check out this: http://www.vettenet.org/align.html
It's complicated but you will know that you did it correctly yourself.
[Modified by 1979toy, 12:25 AM 8/16/2001]
It's complicated but you will know that you did it correctly yourself.
[Modified by 1979toy, 12:25 AM 8/16/2001]
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Drives like new! (Pedro'74)
R. Bruno: glad to hear that my threads with countless questions may have helped you or others. Good luck with your project!
Steve: Nice article! Thanks!
Today we went to Newport, RI. Drove on good roads and bad roads, and confirmed: the car is driving great! :D :D :D The weather couldn't be better, and I saw lots of Corvettes, including 5 C3's. :cool:
Thanks again to all!
-Pedro
[Modified by Pedro'74, 12:25 AM 8/17/2001]
Steve: Nice article! Thanks!
Today we went to Newport, RI. Drove on good roads and bad roads, and confirmed: the car is driving great! :D :D :D The weather couldn't be better, and I saw lots of Corvettes, including 5 C3's. :cool:
Thanks again to all!
-Pedro
[Modified by Pedro'74, 12:25 AM 8/17/2001]
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Re: Drives like new! (Pedro'74)
Nothing like having a new suspension and alignment done to make it drive like new. I didn`t get my rear lined up as good as you(by myself), so when I picked it up from the alignment shop I was amazed at how good, straight and smooth the car was.
This winter comes the front suspension, power steering rebuild. Yee Haa :crazy:
This winter comes the front suspension, power steering rebuild. Yee Haa :crazy:
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Re: Drives like new! (Frank75)
Congrats Pedro :D:D
Wish I had a vette :(:(
The insurance company is picking up mine on Monday... for 13000 less my 500 deductable.
BTW Bill Kearney says you have a sweet ride
Wish I had a vette :(:(
The insurance company is picking up mine on Monday... for 13000 less my 500 deductable.
BTW Bill Kearney says you have a sweet ride
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Re: Drives like new! (Pedro'74)
Eddie: Next winter I will be doing the front end too. I'll let you start ahead, and tell me what to do, step by step... :D
Frank: Thanks!
Mike: Still can't believe what happened to the Red Barron... :( Man, I hope you can get a decent ride with the insurance money.
Bill did an awesome job, and he's a great person to deal with. Will keep his phone number always handy! Thanks again for the recommendation!
-Pedro
Frank: Thanks!
Mike: Still can't believe what happened to the Red Barron... :( Man, I hope you can get a decent ride with the insurance money.
Bill did an awesome job, and he's a great person to deal with. Will keep his phone number always handy! Thanks again for the recommendation!
-Pedro
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Re: Drives like new! (gtr1999)
Good job there Pedro, kind of like teaching math right?!!
Gary
Gary
Exactly: one problem after another! :lol: :D The basic difference is that I (usually) know the answers to the problems I give to my students, while I have no idea how to solve the problems I give to you, forum members! If it weren't for this forum, I guess I'd have sold my car long ago (in pieces)...
Thanks,
-Pedro
