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Post by 95gts on Mar 26, 2006 21:15:00 GMT -5
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Post by 95gts on Mar 26, 2006 21:18:59 GMT -5
Only did the back so far, drove it today felt like I was lifting the front end lol. Driving it again was cool, drove really nice also, now can't wait to do the front, I take my time doing cars, not in a rush. Not slammed or a lowrider, just about 1 1/2 drop, I like it.
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Post by 65cuda on Mar 26, 2006 21:20:27 GMT -5
me to been working on my Barracuda since Aug 2, 2005
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Post by cookin85ss on Mar 26, 2006 21:24:44 GMT -5
Lookin' good. How low did you go?? Maybe I won't be the only one getting stuck in a rut at the Tuesday night cruise this year! Thomas, Annie & Claribelle are looking pretty good as well. Any modifications planned for them???
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Post by 95gts on Mar 26, 2006 21:25:27 GMT -5
I needed to do it, two front coils broke last summer. now I know the rear was ok, i bet the front springs will fall right out without a problem.
Thanks 76 I dropped it about a 1 1/2
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Post by 95gts on Mar 26, 2006 21:29:03 GMT -5
lol, Thomas the train has got a ton of mods, just like being in my house ohh well. My son is always right next to me, well both are, Charlie Is always putting trains in my car/jacket/ I go to work and pull out a train, I surprised that there isn't a train under the jack. Ohh the kids are not allowed into the garage lol
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Post by 95gts on Apr 5, 2006 22:16:46 GMT -5
Well just started the front, I took it all apart and laughed. Coil spring was broke into three. Made it easy to come out. It was also broke at the base, right next to the rubber insulator, ohh well, it be all back together soon. Installing Caster plates, struts , rotors, pads, springs and cleaning it up.
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Post by 95gts on Apr 14, 2006 23:39:23 GMT -5
all done, while I was there I did the ball joints also. limitd time, but everything went back together and no extra parts lol, pics to come soon.
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Post by cookin85ss on Apr 16, 2006 8:36:55 GMT -5
What brand Rotors & Pads? Any recommendations? The brakes on my Cutlass are starting to CHIRP a little bit. Just enough to tick me off. I believe I will be doing a Brake job this year. It's probably been at least 10 years since the brakes were replaced by previous owner.
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Post by 95gts on Apr 16, 2006 10:55:01 GMT -5
I just put on wearever, from advanced auto. I usually just use duralast from auto zone, but know people that work at advanced so i give them the biz. Raybestos is also nice for OE replacement. Well its dirty, but here is a pic.  |
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Post by 65cuda on Apr 16, 2006 12:55:35 GMT -5
years ago we would raise our cars, I raised my 65 Barracuda a little
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Post by 95gts on Apr 16, 2006 13:08:29 GMT -5
In high school we use to, depends on the car and what will make it looks good. i wanted it lower, but with the roads around here not as low as others.
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Post by cookin85ss on Apr 16, 2006 13:24:50 GMT -5
The GTS looks good in the pictures, not too low. I agree it depends on what type of car you plan on lowering or raising. Can't wait to check it out...
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Post by 65cuda on Apr 16, 2006 13:30:32 GMT -5
correct some body styles just don`t look good raised or lowered.
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Post by cookin85ss on Apr 16, 2006 13:41:06 GMT -5
My cousin was driving down N Falls Blvd in Niagara Falls and saw a "76 Cutlass with 24" Dubs on it. He said it just didn't look right. I have to make a trip to the Falls and see this for myself. I guess whatever floats your boat!!!!!
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Post by 95gts on Apr 16, 2006 13:44:36 GMT -5
there is another thing, 24/26/28 rims on anything lol. my 18's are small by today standards. Everything should flow, nothing should stick out.
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Post by cookin85ss on Apr 16, 2006 13:55:01 GMT -5
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Post by 65cuda on Apr 16, 2006 14:01:48 GMT -5
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Post by cookin85ss on Apr 16, 2006 14:30:06 GMT -5
Ray that's a good height for the Cuda. When do you anticipate having the Cuda complete?
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Post by 65cuda on Apr 16, 2006 14:40:39 GMT -5
I hope by the end of the month, started base coating last nite, this is where my patience is tested, have to base car then sand with 1200 grit then clear coat then buff out, I didn`t like the factory gold paint at first but I think it will look ok.
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