Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
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Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
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Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
Yes the logo is bending the rods. I hope you can straighten them out properly. But if that black and red Chevelle was what was stored for 25 years I'm just stunned. How could anyone just store a car for decades that looked that nice?
76Chevelle2Tone- G3GM Member
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Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
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Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
There is still a lot of weight to add. My race car used to sit high with just the engine in it, but after I put all the extras on the motor the car came down a few inches.
bracketchev1221- G3GM Enthusiast
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Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
My 1969 Grand Prix sat high like that in the front when I replaced the springs, ran it that way for a year to see if it would settle, it did not so I had one full coil cut and it then sat normal.
Iggy- G3GM Member
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Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
Doesn't someone make drop spindles for these cars?
Once you start messin' with springs, you change the suspension harmonics and can adversely affect handling; the A$$-end being way more squirrely when accelerating out of a turn for instance.
How about you fully assemble your car and test drive it before you commit to changing the front springs?
Once you start messin' with springs, you change the suspension harmonics and can adversely affect handling; the A$$-end being way more squirrely when accelerating out of a turn for instance.
How about you fully assemble your car and test drive it before you commit to changing the front springs?
zucchi- G3GM Member
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Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
Re springs
Just out of curiosity since the subject has come up Detroit Springs is the only seller that I found that actually listed different springs for different models eg station wagon vs coupe. Everyone else seems to be issuing modded springs or what they call OEM springs without listing what they mean weight wise or component wise. Also GM altered the weight specs over the years. I believe my 76 gained 100 pounds from 77 to 81 in their manuals.
Just out of curiosity since the subject has come up Detroit Springs is the only seller that I found that actually listed different springs for different models eg station wagon vs coupe. Everyone else seems to be issuing modded springs or what they call OEM springs without listing what they mean weight wise or component wise. Also GM altered the weight specs over the years. I believe my 76 gained 100 pounds from 77 to 81 in their manuals.
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Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
bracketchev1221 wrote:There is still a lot of weight to add. My race car used to sit high with just the engine in it, but after I put all the extras on the motor the car came down a few inches.
All I have to put on is drive side Header, transmission, exhaust, driveshaft and the battery will all that be enough weight to bring it down that much ??
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
I do have Impala 1" drop springs (front) for that in Case moment I will need them BUT will get all said items on the car first
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
Limey SE wrote:
All I have to put on is drive side Header, transmission, exhaust, driveshaft and the battery will all that be enough weight to bring it down that much ??
Where is the balance point on these cars? At some point as you move backwards the rear springs are impacted more than the front obviously
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Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
76Chevelle2Tone wrote:Limey SE wrote:
All I have to put on is drive side Header, transmission, exhaust, driveshaft and the battery will all that be enough weight to bring it down that much ??
Where is the balance point on these cars? At some point as you move backwards the rear springs are impacted more than the front obviously
I have new Moog Springs that were for a wagon installed and it lifted the back where I wanted it to be, Just need to do the front good and I will be happy AND it might be the dam driveway also at a slant for the Drive side doesn't look Bad
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
Yes but as you said you still have the driveshaft and transmission to install both of which should impact the rear springs too. I just have zero experience with tires of that size so I'm not sure where the frame should sit. But the front end looks very high to me at least.
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Yea I have the springs in shed just dont want to pull the trigger on them till I make sure I still have to go to a Larger rear tire yet before putting on road so Might make a small difference as well these are just rollers not highway safe BUT good burnout tires after I break in Cam first, I want to go to a 325/50 15 or a 305/60 15 If i can find them if Not will be a 295/50 15
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
Transmission Crossmember O Limey 2
Ya buddy Gforce installed finally next is driveshaft if Mother nature will stop the rain for more than a few hours at a time, And as I was lowering the car down off the Bumper jack it begins raining yet again, And I tell ya now that is sitting at right Level the hood just barely I mean barley closes whewwww
Ya buddy Gforce installed finally next is driveshaft if Mother nature will stop the rain for more than a few hours at a time, And as I was lowering the car down off the Bumper jack it begins raining yet again, And I tell ya now that is sitting at right Level the hood just barely I mean barley closes whewwww
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
Well had some nice weather some got some Progress done
1. Installed throttle bracket and cable just have to get the kickdown on the trans whenever the new cable gets here 5 weeks and counting.
2. Did a test run on the Vinyl I am gonna be using for after the repaint... testing UV and longevity of the Vinyl.
3. Today I pulled the dash and got the Digital Gauges mounted up in the dash all I have to do is wire the gauges.
1. Installed throttle bracket and cable just have to get the kickdown on the trans whenever the new cable gets here 5 weeks and counting.
2. Did a test run on the Vinyl I am gonna be using for after the repaint... testing UV and longevity of the Vinyl.
3. Today I pulled the dash and got the Digital Gauges mounted up in the dash all I have to do is wire the gauges.
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
I also had an Issue with some supposed NOS hood hinges someone just painted them to look that way and creased the Hood So the One I found I have to transfer the Pattern over to the new to me hood......
The X marks the spot where I am cutting it off to make the stinger scoop functional
I also put the Turbines Back on I really like these wheels sooooo much I need one more tire 255/60 for Drive side other than that They Cleaned up well 120 then 220 then 400 then used alum brightener to make them look 25% presentable LOL
The X marks the spot where I am cutting it off to make the stinger scoop functional
I also put the Turbines Back on I really like these wheels sooooo much I need one more tire 255/60 for Drive side other than that They Cleaned up well 120 then 220 then 400 then used alum brightener to make them look 25% presentable LOL
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
So now Ev1 is up to date with whats been happening I have been working on the SE alot to help and so far so good
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
when you mess up that hood cutting it, I do have an extra original hood!
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Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
Iggy wrote:when you mess up that hood cutting it, I do have an extra original hood!
Been Planning on this cut for quite some time and have everything needed to make a it a smooth as Possible transition and will have a trim piece covering the cut circle (kinda like a door edge guard) and I am gonna Add the Hood Insulation also, The self etching is just i Case I break thru to metal on Top side and around where the hole is Cut
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
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Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
Good luck with the hood. but I am a bit concerned about the rear wheel well rust around the edges. Are you going to need to cut and weld fresh metal to it?
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Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
I have 100% rust free quarters taken of another car prepped and ready to use Will just cut off ONLY what I need to use, I have them for both sides but wont tackle them till I get the floors taken car of that Came from the Original owners Loader.
The Transporter could not get to the area where this one was So they (Original Owner) had to use a Loader to put it on the trailer and did that Mangle damage I have the fender to replace the font one where they did the damage at same time as well
The quarters I have were removed from the 73 tail panel in Pic they were cut off at doors all the way back, and yes my friend Modded a 73 tail panel onto a 77 Chevelle
The Transporter could not get to the area where this one was So they (Original Owner) had to use a Loader to put it on the trailer and did that Mangle damage I have the fender to replace the font one where they did the damage at same time as well
The quarters I have were removed from the 73 tail panel in Pic they were cut off at doors all the way back, and yes my friend Modded a 73 tail panel onto a 77 Chevelle
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
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one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
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Re: Rusty's progress RUT ROH Dakota Dash is Next oh myyy lawwwwdddd LOL
I'll just throw this out there from a body work standpoint. Don't be afraid to replace more than you need. replace more than you have to if it will make the seam less visible and smaller. For example if you replace the whole quarter, you can seam it on a corner, or up on the B pillar rather than a long seam down the middle of the entire panel because you only needed the bottom.
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
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one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
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