Nice. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Your build is making me want to overhaul the rear end (control arms, bushings, etc.). Probably next on my todo list.
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Thanks for all the kind words, means a lot honestly! All the hard work will pay off in the end =)~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~
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i like the rear trailing arm re-inforcement. I like all the bolt turning thats going on. If this thread had a "LIKE " option i would press " like".
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I am curious about those trailing arm reinforcements, don't they bind on the fuel filler neck at ride height?1985 M10b18. 70maybewhpoffury. Over engineered S50b30 murica BBQ swap in progress.
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Originally posted by toointoxicated60 View Posti fully approve of this!
Can't wait until we come up!
Originally posted by Holland View PostI am curious about those trailing arm reinforcements, don't they bind on the fuel filler neck at ride height?
I used 1" sq tubing to sit in the middle and give me more room unlike that other guys round tubing that is flush. Mine is MORE ridged than his and more set in for clearance.
@ everyone else, thanks for the kind words and I am building two cars and both motors at the same time. So I will update when I get time with pictures. I am doing as much as one guy can.~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~
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Update
Good news my friends! suspension is all on and the trailing arm braces CLEAR with TONS of room. I removed the coils in the rear and shock. Then pushed it up as far as I could go. The bottom nipple(on arm) has to be 2" from the top nipple to even touch the fuel filler tube.
I then took the rear rotors and sanded them clean and hit them with three coats of engine temp paint. So pictures will come tomorrow afternoon. I ran out of light =(
I also placed my order for new timing chains(lower&top), also got a new tensioner. So S50 cams are going in with new timing parts this weekend.~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~
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Originally posted by pandaboo911 View Postnice build, why did you choose to go with plastic bumpers? metal bumpers weigh less~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~
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Update: Suspension
The rain let off enough for me to get the rear rotors on so that I could hook the brakes up and get it on the ground!
Onto pics:
Spring rates: 700R/500F
Gray is the color of paint I had, so it is better than the ugly surface rust. Sand and paint.
Rear is all done, getting ready to remove jacks and get back on the ground(first time in 1.5 years!)
Dat ass...will get better =)
But all said and done...she is on the ground with everything clearing and working 100% Happy day for me no joke! I yelled with pure manly joy when it was down =)
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I will be rattle can painting my bay till I can afford a real paint job. Installing s50 cams and doing the timing chains and other bits along with it. Parts came from Steve@blunttech.comLast edited by F34R; 05-18-2012, 07:19 PM.~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~
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Your going to need better shocks or get yours revalved. The front seems stiffer then it needs to be compared to the rear even with a swap. Maybe go 800-900r.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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Originally posted by einstein57 View PostYour going to need better shocks or get yours revalved. The front seems stiffer then it needs to be compared to the rear even with a swap. Maybe go 800-900r.
I would LOVE info on valving and places that do it. I know that is a thing I have to do yet. But is it needed when I have only around 1,500 miles on the struts and shocks?
I might have gotten the rates backwards... xD tomorrow I'll know.Last edited by F34R; 08-19-2011, 08:54 PM.~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~
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