Ok, my followers, I have some updates for you on the wagon.
I know it's been a while, but with preparing for Neal and the family coming home, I didn't have a lot of time to get stuff updated, and also, Rick had been busy with some other things.
BUT...I do have some fairly recent photos for you. I will set them up below.
There were some issues with the rear of the frame that had to be addressed. So, Rick, being the welding/body guru that he is, took the time to repair a specific part. I can't go into a whole lot of detail, but a patch had to be welded into the rear of the frame.
I had also purchased some new air bags for the rear suspension as well as rear lower control arms.
Here are some progress photos from July 30th through August 16th.
Getting the patch set.
Patch welded in.
Grinding down the welds to smooth out the patch.
The new panhard bar is adjustable and the air lines will be routed up to the fuel tank door to fill without getting under the car to fill.
As you can see the air bags are in, as are the new rear trailing arms and the back half of the frame is done. The new tires and wheels have been ordered from Coker Tire. Corvette Rallye 15x8 with 275/60R15 in the rear and 15x7 245/60R15 in the front, BF Goodrich T/A’s.
Next, we see the LT-1 engine sitting on a palate so Rick can get started prepping the front end for any repairs that may need to be done.
Front half before...
Front half after...
With the tubular upper A-arms and all new bushings for upper and lower A-arms. There is a 1” sway bar to replace the stock one. The bushings are polyurethane.
Also, may have an issue with the engine and A/C pump. The issue is, that the hoses for the A/C lines running to the pump will have interference from the motor mount on the left bank of the engine. So, we are looking at fabricating a bracket (or if a company makes a relocation bracket) to put the A/C pump on the upper right bank of the engine for hose clearance. Could be interesting.
Well, that's all I have for now. Talk at ya the next update.
The Grouchy one.