4 link and solid axle
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Racer
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From: Dane Wisconsin
Well I would say everything is going great. got the inner and outer brackets welded in getting ready to mount the rear in soon. some glass work and drive shaft we are all ready........ well along with a few other things.
3rd Gear
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Good Deal, post some more pics for us when you get a chance.
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Racer
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From: Dane Wisconsin
didn't have the camera with me today but the rear end is hanging in there the small body mods are done just need to glass them in. i plan on going to work on it tomorrow again so i'll take some pics.
Drifting
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Racer
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From: Dane Wisconsin
well i forgot the damn camera....... but it is all done. the rear is in, the arms are in, shocks and mounts are in. still have to trim a bit more on the glass and paint it up. i'll get there this week sometime and take some pics.
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Racer
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From: Dane Wisconsin
I JUST GOT HOME LOOK WHAT I GOT!!!!!
Aeromotive A1000 pump
Aeromotive A1000 carbureted bypass regulator
MSD digital 6 plus box
MSD pro billet tach drive distributor
Competition Engineering sump for the tank.
Lakewood adjustable pivot for the bell housing.
I still need a clutch I'm thinking a spec 3+ and front end rebuild stuff (springs, shocks, bushings)
Aeromotive A1000 pump
Aeromotive A1000 carbureted bypass regulator
MSD digital 6 plus box
MSD pro billet tach drive distributor
Competition Engineering sump for the tank.
Lakewood adjustable pivot for the bell housing.
I still need a clutch I'm thinking a spec 3+ and front end rebuild stuff (springs, shocks, bushings)
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I JUST GOT HOME LOOK WHAT I GOT!!!!!
Aeromotive A1000 pump
Aeromotive A1000 carbureted bypass regulator
MSD digital 6 plus box
MSD pro billet tach drive distributor
Competition Engineering sump for the tank.
Lakewood adjustable pivot for the bell housing.
I still need a clutch I'm thinking a spec 3+ and front end rebuild stuff (springs, shocks, bushings)
Aeromotive A1000 pump
Aeromotive A1000 carbureted bypass regulator
MSD digital 6 plus box
MSD pro billet tach drive distributor
Competition Engineering sump for the tank.
Lakewood adjustable pivot for the bell housing.
I still need a clutch I'm thinking a spec 3+ and front end rebuild stuff (springs, shocks, bushings)
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Those are the ones I used.. You'll need to cut 1 - 2 coils depending on front end weight and desired ride height. Those are not specifically for Corvettes and therefore need to be cut to fit.
As for shocks, the #1 choice would be QA1's
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
but I'm successfully using a much cheaper alternative..
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
3rd Gear
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Autofab can also supply you with all the stuff you just bought from Summit and are cheaper than them too. Give Josh or Tom a call and check the prices before you order anything else for the car.
Have you considered a QA1 front coil over conversion for the car. QA1 makes 3 different styles "R" series for drag racing, single and double adjustable for the street. Ride height is adjustable and 4 different spring rates are available. Autofab is $30 cheaper than Summit for the same GMP4450-1.
http://autofabcart.net/chevroletmodels.aspx
Have you considered a QA1 front coil over conversion for the car. QA1 makes 3 different styles "R" series for drag racing, single and double adjustable for the street. Ride height is adjustable and 4 different spring rates are available. Autofab is $30 cheaper than Summit for the same GMP4450-1.
http://autofabcart.net/chevroletmodels.aspx
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Racer
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From: Dane Wisconsin
well here are some more pics.
rough cut from on the body from the outside
rough cut from the inside
how close the rear end gets at full compression. the center is less then 1/16 away from the angle iron support piece
a little trimming on the cross member still need to fill in the small area.
right side pic
left side pic
now all i need to do is install the springs, brake lines done to the rear (small piece of hose), and hook up the parking brake, a little glass work, oh yeah and paint it. Then it is on to the front side of things motor and trans. then comes the drive shaft. then comes a hell of a lot of fun.
rough cut from on the body from the outside
rough cut from the inside
how close the rear end gets at full compression. the center is less then 1/16 away from the angle iron support piece
a little trimming on the cross member still need to fill in the small area.
right side pic
left side pic
now all i need to do is install the springs, brake lines done to the rear (small piece of hose), and hook up the parking brake, a little glass work, oh yeah and paint it. Then it is on to the front side of things motor and trans. then comes the drive shaft. then comes a hell of a lot of fun.
Drifting
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From: Orlando Florida
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Racer
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From: Dane Wisconsin
here is the link to the kit..... great kit. fit is about as bolt in as possible
http://autofabcart.net/1968-1982corv...4-linkkit.aspx
http://autofabcart.net/1968-1982corv...4-linkkit.aspx