Oh man that looks killer! I know a lot of guys are running 6" backspace on 10" rims

 

I finally got back on my project, installed ILT p/s hoses, radiator and hoses, intermediate shaft and rag joint..next up is relocating the combination valve, which will be a pita
After the brake system is done it will be time for the Ridetech front suspension.
I have the Nitto's; 295/45/18 rear, and 255/45/18 front, I specced 5.5 BS on the rear, and either 5.25 or 5.5 on the fronts.

 

I have G heads that were done and signed by J. Mondello, running mini shaft rockers, modified oil return passages, SS valves,Dual Comp valve springs 77 cc chambers.welded center exhaust ports.set up for 10:1 on a zero deck block. I'm looking at Pro Comps from Bernard Mondello or Smitty with the same CC's and Harland Sharp rockers.

 

I'm about ready to start on the front suspension..the Ridetech order arrived today, thanks Jason Rushforth!

 

Nice!

 

I plumbed the Wilwood proporting valve today, next are the front and rear lines.

 

Nice job on the Master Cylinder finish. Power Tour 2015 or bust!

 

Very nice plumbing work I thought you flew jets!

 

Thanks Joe, but please credit White Post Restoration for the m/c finish, their work always comes back looking like new..they use some type of epoxy which wears extremely well.

 

Thanks Robert, only took 2ft. To fab a few inches, I did buy the Imperial bender which made it a little easier..now onto the long lines.

 

My Rushforths finally arrived.
18x8 & 18x10's

 

Nice! I can't wait to see them on your car!

 

Lance, you know I'm partial to the OE wheels and sizes, but those are a perfect blend of old and new.

 

I think so, the design reminds me of the SS1's my car was originally equipped with.

 

Wow, 8 and 10 inch wide wheels schweet they really look great,

 

F-yeah!!! Love them!

 

Those will look outstanding on your ride, nice choice!

 

I checked wheel/tire fitment today, and a buddy photoshopped a pic I sent him. This is about how it will look with the Ridetech coil overs.

 

Sinister......

 

Very nice look, now sell me your old ones. Lol please.

 

I'll be contacting you soon, just have to source correct lug nuts for these wheels and the short Olds studs.

 

Checked you out on PT.... looks good!

 

Nice day to start the Ridertech install.

 

Nice!.... You are really motivating me to get back in the garage.

 

Installing the control arms was pretty straightforward, I did have to massage the slots in the frame, they were a little narrow, a little lube helped to get the lower arms all the way in. I used ILT control arm bolts, nice fit, look OEM. Ridetech ships their arms with Pro Forged ball joints, these are quality parts, and I think USA made. Now I'm waiting on a spanner wrench so I can adjust ride height, the car needs to come up about an inch, which will give me about 4" from my headers to the ground, pretty tight, so we'll see.

 

Looking forward to seeing the progress. Looks great so far, good luck.

Don W

 

Looking good Lance!

 

Looks really nice Lance, looking forward to Granbury.

 

Lance:
How do you know which hole to use to mount the coil-overs? The picture shows several mounting holes in the LCA but which one is best? Thanks.

 

You're almost there Lance, if your in town I will come over next week.

 

Actually the holes on either side of the mounting bolt are to lighten the lower arm. If the mount was moved in or out the spring would contact the frame.

 

Are you using your factory spindles?

 

Thanks for the reply. That makes perfect sense. How much do those arms weigh? Are they heavier than the stock LCA?

 

I'm using 2" drop spindles from Ridetech.
The arms are about the same weight as stock.

 

Hey Lance, if you get a minute give John Bock a call. I told him you are becoming a guru for front end restomodding on a A body, and he has a project in mind.

 

Any new pics or updates?

 

Second that...........

 

Here's pic shot today, I haven't had much time, but that should change..

 

Stance is perfect

 

Those are the best looking aftermarket OE style wheels to ever grace a 442.