Diff and TA's installed... first drive in a month... yeehawwww
08-19-2002, 11:02 PM
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Diff and TA's installed... first drive in a month... yeehawwww
Back on July 20 the 73 went back up on jack stands. I pulled the differential and trailing arms and sent them off to Van Steel to be rebuilt.
While they were gone I ordered up some new tires from Tire Rack and got them mounted. Even though I have 15x7 wheels in the front and 15x8.5 on the rear, Bubba had put 225x70's all around :rolleyes: (before I took ownership). I now have BFG Radial TA 235x60's in front and 255x60's in back. :cool:
Tonight I finished up re-installing the differential and trailing arms and related items.
I started 'er up and went for a test drive. Man oh man... it was like driving a new car. I only drove a mile or so. I can't believe the difference. I am so happy it'll be days before anyone can wipe this smile off my face.
I've been working on this car for almost 3 years now. The TA and Diff complete the rebuilding / replacing / reconditioning / restoring of all things mechanical and electrical on the car (except for the AC compressor... soon).
The interior has been completely redone also. All that remains is a spot or two of body work and a good paint job.
Next stop... Carlisle... and I know I'll still have this smile on my face...:)
See ya there :cheers:
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
While they were gone I ordered up some new tires from Tire Rack and got them mounted. Even though I have 15x7 wheels in the front and 15x8.5 on the rear, Bubba had put 225x70's all around :rolleyes: (before I took ownership). I now have BFG Radial TA 235x60's in front and 255x60's in back. :cool:
Tonight I finished up re-installing the differential and trailing arms and related items.
I started 'er up and went for a test drive. Man oh man... it was like driving a new car. I only drove a mile or so. I can't believe the difference. I am so happy it'll be days before anyone can wipe this smile off my face.
I've been working on this car for almost 3 years now. The TA and Diff complete the rebuilding / replacing / reconditioning / restoring of all things mechanical and electrical on the car (except for the AC compressor... soon).
The interior has been completely redone also. All that remains is a spot or two of body work and a good paint job.
Next stop... Carlisle... and I know I'll still have this smile on my face...:)
See ya there :cheers:
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
08-19-2002, 11:10 PM
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Re: Diff and TA's installed... first drive in a month... yeehawwww (gb4622)
Please post pics. I am curious what that size T/A looks like on the back. :cheers:
08-20-2002, 07:49 AM
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Re: Diff and TA's installed... first drive in a month... yeehawwww (SharkAttack)
Only down for a month :lol: ! Congrats on hitting the road again :cheers: .
08-20-2002, 01:58 PM
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Re: Diff and TA's installed... first drive in a month... yeehawwww (Alwyn678)
Nice ! - quick work !
I bought 2 new TAs (Van Steel) a couple years ago. Since I couldn't get the
TA bolts out, I swapped all of the parts from the new TAs onto the old ones,
leaving the old bushings and steel in. :nono:
I never realized the "new car" feel. :cry
:seeya
I bought 2 new TAs (Van Steel) a couple years ago. Since I couldn't get the
TA bolts out, I swapped all of the parts from the new TAs onto the old ones,
leaving the old bushings and steel in. :nono:
I never realized the "new car" feel. :cry
:seeya
08-20-2002, 02:05 PM
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Re: Diff and TA's installed... first drive in a month... yeehawwww (gb4622)
Bet it does not feel like ridin on a skateboard anymore :yesnod: :yesnod:
Best money I ever spent :cheers:
Best money I ever spent :cheers:
