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Jan 16, 2011 | 12:57 AM

sokol99

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From: Columbia MD

While I'm at it....?

Hi all,

Got another question. Since I'm going to be yanking my engine soon from my 'sleepy' 79 and putting in a crate I was wondering if there's anything else obvious I ought to do while I've got everything torn apart like treating/repainting the bay?

I just don't like the idea of passing up on the only chance I might have for along time to do X Y or Z...

Recommendations?

Thanks!

Jan 16, 2011 | 01:03 AM

LT1driver

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From: Texas-out west

any a-frame repair/resto, steering box, wiring, headlight parts, vac lines/parts, clamps etc. good luck on your motor and other work, worth it in long run and very rewarding

Jan 16, 2011 | 04:06 AM

SanDiegoPaul

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From: San Diego - Deep Within The State of CONFUSION!

Yep rebuild the front suspension and power steering, then do the vacuum system. Like already said, it's worth it.

Jan 16, 2011 | 04:54 AM

Rotonda

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From: Rotonda FL

Have you considered changing the transmission to one with overdrive? Both automatic and manual usually have lower first gears (to help performance)and higher cruising gears (for quieter high speed operation).

Jan 16, 2011 | 05:24 AM

baxsom

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From: Rockledge FL

when i put in my crate, we replaced all of the control arm bushings, power steering components, and repainted the engine bay.

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