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I got some 1 1/2" tube for the upper strut bars and had a friend put some 60 degree bends in for me. Typically, these would be 1 5/8" x .125 wall on a race car or a true strut car where the weight of the car is on the strut but I'll be using air bags on this car and the mount will be on the lower frame rail. This upper mount will only carry the upper control arm. I fabricated some brackets that will bolt to the firewall and cowl. The front of the bar will be welded to the frame and the strut plate. I still haven't gotten my lower control arms back from the machine shop yet. I'll be needing them soon.
The brake rotors were pretty badly rusted from setting in the impound lot for who knows how long. White vinegar and water mixed 2:1. Soak them 2 or 3 hours. (No scrubbing needed) Rust is gone, don't need to cut them. I sprayed them with WD40 since it will be a long time till they are going to be used. I'll clean the oil off with brake cleaner when the time comes.
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