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Front Suspension |
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This section will cover the preparation of the frame and the installation of the front suspension. | |||
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We ordered the frame from the factory unpainted and saved $50. We first started by using a Rotozip with a coarse sanding wheel to grind down the weld splatter. The frame was then washed with soap and water. Prior to painting it was prepped with Metal Ready (basically acid). |
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| We painted the frame first with POR15 as a base and then we put on a coat of glossy black engine paint to finish it off. We painted the bottom of the frame first when it was turned on its side. After the bottom dried we flipped it back over and painted the top and sides. |
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| Prior to painting the frame we test fitted the front suspension and cut a notch in the lower control arms to clear the coilover shock. Things went together fairly easily. We spent more time painting parts than installing them |
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| We are using the stock front brakes, but they clean up nicely with a little Alumablast paint. The calipers will be installed later after they are cleaned and painted. We will be using Halibrand replica 15" rims for that classic look. |  |
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| Here is a close up of the front suspension. If you notice on the bottom of the coil over shock there is a threaded collar that will be used to adjust the ride height of the car once the engine and body are installed. |
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