Log in

View Full Version : Newb with a 68 goat lt1 swap



68Wayner
11-05-2016, 12:09 AM
Hey all, new guy on the block. Never dabbled into the world of pro tourers. Figured id start now. Got me a 68 resto mod iv been slowly working on. And decided I want to do this.

Tons of questions as this is a whole new world to me. But I can't imagine that it would be much different than restoration.

So looking to lower my gto, I already have drop spindles and front disc conversion. I currently have 17" weld wheels. Otherwise my suspension is basically stock. What should be my first steps into getting this heavy a body down 1.5 in front and 2" in rear? wheels I'm really digging boss 338 or Foose's similar or torqued thrust 2s. My only issue is sizes with the drop in front and rear especially the front. I don't want rubbing. I can't go smaller than 17s because of my disc brakes. So I researched a little and found that I could run 20s with 7.5 up to 8.5 at stock height. And rears up to 10.

So any guidance or wisdom or previous builds I can go off of to get me started would be greatly appreciated. 133811133812133813133814133811133812133813133814

68Wayner
11-17-2016, 04:14 PM
Really? No help here?

MonzaRacer
11-19-2016, 04:54 PM
Check wheel section, also don't forget sponsors as they probably have experience with that body style.

MonzaRacer
11-19-2016, 04:56 PM
By the way nice car, and as for lowering give www.ridetech.com a shout. Some strong arms and a set of RQ coil overs for driver car and HQ or better if ya intend to beat on it!
Or simply add air ride. Shockwaves are top notch and on budget Coolride is awesome too. And still can handle if you choose right shock s.

68Wayner
11-20-2016, 06:21 AM
Thanks guys! I will most definitely take a look. Good quality? I'm assuming they are since you recommend them. I gotta tear apart my rear end anyway so while I have everything apart I want to do it all.

Shawn01754
11-20-2016, 07:50 AM
Hi Wayner, awesome looking GTO! On my 1969 Gto convertible, I used hotkis drop springs and some Hellwig sway bars. World of difference. It reminds me on my old Subaru. I also did tubular control arms front & rear. Really hugs the curves.

68Wayner
11-23-2016, 01:07 AM
Awesome thanks for compliments! Gotta tear apart the rear as both axle bearings are bad. Thinking about doing a complete rebuild. So updates on suspension is put on back burner. Unless i update the entire rear end while I have her down and apart. Glad to see a fellow goat owner.

MonzaRacer
11-26-2016, 06:54 PM
Dude Ridetech is top notch. All the big name use them and I live just 30 mildish from shop, and my mom lives right up St Charles from there. And million and one mile guarantee sure make deal solid!

Shawn01754
11-26-2016, 07:12 PM
Dude Ridetech is top notch. All the big name use them and I live just 30 mildish from shop, and my mom lives right up St Charles from there. And million and one mile guarantee sure make deal solid!

Just a question, from what I can remember to do the ride tech air ride, us Gto owners needed to cut/notch a huge portion of the front frame near the upper control arms. That why I ruled it out