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Looks really good Jack.
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I've used SPI matte black top coat but never tried their primers. I don't experiment much. When I find something that works, I stick with it.
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Next, I need to get the car setting on the suspension so I can start aligning the panels and get the bodywork done. I started finishing up a few things on the suspension so I can set it down. First I had to install front shocks. Since I removed the factory shock springs to replace them with air bags, I need to use some standard shocks. These are "Hot Rod" shocks that would usually be used on a straight axle car. Double eye mount, 9" long collapsed, 14" fully extended. I had to drill and tap a hole in the lower control arm for the lower stud and make some tabs for the upper perch and weld them in. I have the left side done. Right side tomorrow.
The rear suspension is complete but I want to go over everything and make sure all the fasteners are tightened down. Also, I have to wire up that air suspension compressors and switching system then find a used battery. I don't want to buy the good battery until I'm ready to run the systems and start the car. That will be after the car is painted. I need to get paint on this before the weather gets bad so I'm not transporting parts in the snow. Sooooo much to do.
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I finished off the front and rear suspension, then wired the air suspension and got that working. I mounted the tires and set the car on the ground for the first time since 2015 when I started on it
That was a 12 hour day. I'll put the roof back on, push the car out and get a good look at everything tomorrow before I start the finish work. I'll do a walk around video and try to post it here with some pics.
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Jack that looks simply awesome!
Thanks for letting me follow along and teaching me along the way.
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Big moment for sure Jack when it gets to sit on its wheels for the first time.
Looking good on the stance. Is that ride height?
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Looks great Jack...
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On the ground. Looks OK but still a long way to go.
Link to video here ---------> https://photos.app.goo.gl/5xnTyXJmfRWMKg3Q6
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Cool Car and great Job !!
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Thank You so much for taking us along.
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