Phillip_L
07-06-2005, 05:55 PM
Hello,
It looks like I finally found a car. Its a pretty clean 1969 Z/28 clone (Black with white stripes). It has most of the items I was looking for (Good paint, good glass, excellent chrome, excellent interior, 12-bolt rear end, and a clutch pedal). I will pick it Saturday.
Since the car seems to run pretty good and the A/C blows cold, I thought I would start with suspension, brakes, rear end, and any interior changes. That way, when I finally put in a real motor, I will already have a car that can stop and turn.
This brings up some question:
Brakes:
I am leaning towards SSBCs Force 10 13 Tri-power kit in the front and Force 10 Single piston calipers in the rear. This is a little more than I wanted to spend, buy it looks like it is one of the better options. I have looked into Baer and Wilwood a little. Any opinions? I saw the earlier discussion about Baer service and supply problem. Is there any other systems I should consider?
Suspension:
I am looking at Global West and DSE. Global West looks easier with the packages already setup. I have hear that the Global West coil-over system may put too much stress up the upper control arm mounts since it was not designed to handle that kind of load. Is this true? DSE has a separate piece for coil overs.
Rear end:
This is pretty much a no brainer. I would go through it and change all the bearing, seals, and install an Eaton Posi with 3.73 gears.
Wheels and Tires:
I still need to do more research here. I saw the tire and wheel database. I need to see what will fit with what offset. I would like to use 17 wheels to give me more options. What is the best way to roll-in the rear finder lip? I am sure slowly and carefully. I am guessing I can use 17 x 8 on the front and maybe 17 x 10 in the rear. How much back spacing? 5 on the front and 5.5 in the rear? Will I be able to get 275/40/17 in the rear, and 245/40/17 on the front?
Subframe Spacer:
Global West offer two (800 and 801). The 801 lower the body a ½ on to the sub frame? Is this a good idea? Can you really see a difference?
Sorry for all this questions at once. Thanks for any help.
Phillip
It looks like I finally found a car. Its a pretty clean 1969 Z/28 clone (Black with white stripes). It has most of the items I was looking for (Good paint, good glass, excellent chrome, excellent interior, 12-bolt rear end, and a clutch pedal). I will pick it Saturday.
Since the car seems to run pretty good and the A/C blows cold, I thought I would start with suspension, brakes, rear end, and any interior changes. That way, when I finally put in a real motor, I will already have a car that can stop and turn.
This brings up some question:
Brakes:
I am leaning towards SSBCs Force 10 13 Tri-power kit in the front and Force 10 Single piston calipers in the rear. This is a little more than I wanted to spend, buy it looks like it is one of the better options. I have looked into Baer and Wilwood a little. Any opinions? I saw the earlier discussion about Baer service and supply problem. Is there any other systems I should consider?
Suspension:
I am looking at Global West and DSE. Global West looks easier with the packages already setup. I have hear that the Global West coil-over system may put too much stress up the upper control arm mounts since it was not designed to handle that kind of load. Is this true? DSE has a separate piece for coil overs.
Rear end:
This is pretty much a no brainer. I would go through it and change all the bearing, seals, and install an Eaton Posi with 3.73 gears.
Wheels and Tires:
I still need to do more research here. I saw the tire and wheel database. I need to see what will fit with what offset. I would like to use 17 wheels to give me more options. What is the best way to roll-in the rear finder lip? I am sure slowly and carefully. I am guessing I can use 17 x 8 on the front and maybe 17 x 10 in the rear. How much back spacing? 5 on the front and 5.5 in the rear? Will I be able to get 275/40/17 in the rear, and 245/40/17 on the front?
Subframe Spacer:
Global West offer two (800 and 801). The 801 lower the body a ½ on to the sub frame? Is this a good idea? Can you really see a difference?
Sorry for all this questions at once. Thanks for any help.
Phillip