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Old 07-24-2011, 11:41 PM   #15
67_SS396
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Re: 82 SWB / 454 build

I typed incorrectly, the radiator is a Howe. I made the mounts for it Saturday, but ran out of time getting ready for the drag races, so I'll weld them in this week. They are overkill, but I refuse to pay for something that I can build myself when I have the steel to do it. I had a couple buddies come by today and help with the drop. I did a spring under on the rear and cut one coil for the front. I figured with the BB and a coil cut, I would end up with close to a 3" drop. That didn't happen. I'm guessing the front springs are pretty wore out, because by cutting them, I barely got an inch and a half drop, plus the inch the BB dropped it. I cut the springs so I would know what drop springs to buy, so I got it right the first time. I'm thinking a 3" spring will sit where I want it. While it was apart, I threw some paint on the wheels. Between that and the drop, I think it looks tons better. I also had a buddy drop off some goodies for me.










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