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Old 07-08-2008, 10:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
Wireman134
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Front end rebuild

Hello, enthusiasts. I'm back in my younger days with a 70 Cutlass Supreme, starting a restoration of sorts. It's a all original w/a numbers matching L-74 350, TH350, bucket seat, A/C, and 12 bolt 2.56 gear car. I will be replacing the springs, ball joints and front bushings soon. The car has been sitting a long while, the receipts show in the last 21 years only 26K miles driven .
Odometer shows around 24,100 and engine looks to be untouched (I build one years ago) and runs perfect. Body and frame have only minor surface rust (car is from Fayetteville, Ark). The chassis was sitting about a 1.5" low before I replaced the rear coils and shocks. I've never attempted the front springs before. I had a 72 Supreme I wrenched on 24 years ago but sold it before I could do the front end. Does any one have any tips or tricks, I've got the original chassis manual that came with the car and I'm very mechanical (build a nice street/strip Rocket 355 23 years ago).

Tony
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