I've just rebuilt the rearend on my '79. Here is a list of what I've done:
Timken bearing and seals
Poly bushings
Strut rods from Van Steel
The differential was tight, so I just replaced the seals and cleaned it up(3:55's)
New stainless hard brake lines
New stainless flex lines
New rotors
I rebuilt the calipers with VetteBrakes o-ring kit
New pads
All new bolts for the flanges, diff cover, etc
Stainless steel shims for the Trailing arms
Muskegon Brakes TRW spring
Bilstein Shocks
Rear crossmember locator kit from Van Steel
All New Spicer U-joints
I did everything myself. I stipped the frame(back part-the rest will come later), stripped the control arms, had the e-brake bracket welded on top of the T/A, rebuilt the bearings myself(with alot of help from the great people on the forum(I owe an especially big thanks to John Shoop(Johns73)). I stripped everything down to metal and painted everything with POR-15 black and silver. Then I topcoated everything with black(Krylon) and silver(Duplicolor hi-temp) paint. Everything that was not painted was shot with clear(bare metal pieces-too protect from rust). The car still sits ultra high. These pics are my excitement of having it back together. I will get longer bolts to lower the rear, and I will begin the front end rebuild in a couple of weeks. I'll add more info later. Thanks again for everyone that offered help.
[Modified by 79VetteMike, 1:52 PM 6/22/2003]


[Modified by 79VetteMike, 1:52 PM 6/22/2003]


[Modified by 79VetteMike, 1:56 PM 6/22/2003]


[Modified by 79VetteMike, 2:07 PM 6/22/2003]

 

I am sure some think your a little :crazy: but I like it. :thumbs: :cool: Nice work.:smash:

Here ya go. :seeya

 

I finally got it done in time to put it on a trailer so I can move to Oklahome. Of course it needs lowered and aligned, but I still have to rebuild the front end. Thanks for the compliment.

 

Just so I know what i'm looking at...

Is that an all-wheel-drive 'Vette? :eek:

-bZj

 

:thumbs:
That ia an awesome sled ya have. :yesnod: Be carefull on the move. :blueangel:

 

Looks good Mike. :thumbs:

 

What kinda lift kit did you put on it..and why is the front so high also...how you plan on bringing it back down to earth???
:eek:

 

:lolg: Sorry-the heading is just a joke, because it is sitting so high in the air. It has the stock front springs. I've seen alot of 1979's that sit really high in the air. I don't desire it to be as high as it is, the rear spring is a new TRW spring and I need to put longer end bolts in it to bring it lower, but I can't do that until I rebuild the front so I can see how high it sits. Sorry for the confusion.

 

Thanks Dan!! Thanks again for all of the great customer service.


[Modified by 79VetteMike, 8:36 PM 6/22/2003]

 

Cool. I thought there'd be more fuss if it were really AWD.

-bZj

 

All wheel drive would be pretty interesting. I wonder what donor you could use for that. Maybe and old front wheel drive Cadillac El Dorado?

 

Nice job mike looks sharp :cheers:

 

Thanks alot 78 Vette. It was a long process, but I feel it was worth it.

 

:cool: :cheers:

 

:thumbs: Looks like you took your time and did an excellent job.

 

Looks good :thumbs:

 

:skep: