Progress Update
Well I've been wrestling w/ my restoration all summer and feel like I've made some good progress. Following all the discussions on the forum certainly gives good insight to problems both anticipated and not! Got my shocks from Peter C, had the MC resleeved by Sierra, Whited Post did the calipers and Monday should be the ship date from Classic Tube, but they have been the "weakest link" so far!! Upgraded to disc front brakes and added a sway bar.
The car has not moved since 1990 so I plan to make a rolling chassis before I work on the body. My biggest surprise has been on the restoration of the leaf springs. I was sure they were Junk, but took Jack's advice and spent the weekend tearing them apart and rebuilding. Found some graphite based paint used in "sliding" applications at my local Tractor Supply store. Anyone have any history/luck with this paint? I've attached some before & after pix to show "how I spent my summer vacation"!!!
Well I've been wrestling w/ my restoration all summer and feel like I've made some good progress. Following all the discussions on the forum certainly gives good insight to problems both anticipated and not! Got my shocks from Peter C, had the MC resleeved by Sierra, Whited Post did the calipers and Monday should be the ship date from Classic Tube, but they have been the "weakest link" so far!! Upgraded to disc front brakes and added a sway bar.
The car has not moved since 1990 so I plan to make a rolling chassis before I work on the body. My biggest surprise has been on the restoration of the leaf springs. I was sure they were Junk, but took Jack's advice and spent the weekend tearing them apart and rebuilding. Found some graphite based paint used in "sliding" applications at my local Tractor Supply store. Anyone have any history/luck with this paint? I've attached some before & after pix to show "how I spent my summer vacation"!!!