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02-24-2014 #1
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New guy from the Chicago 'burbs
Hi I found this site looking for suspension upgrades for my 1969 Cougar project. I'm building a second version of my first car, this time on an adult's budget instead of a 16 year old's. I'm trying to create a 1969 season vintage Trans Am feel with nearly completely stock appearance and interior with plenty of engine, tire and suspension.
I am starting with a clean very low mile 1969 low option base Cougar that spent its entire life in the Chicago area, but is essentially rust free. We drove it for a year stone stock so my son could know what one drove like, just like I got to back in 1975. We took the engine out last spring expecting the engine any day now, you all know how that works.
As of yesterday, I have the brand new 408W for it to go along with the TKO600 5 speed. The body should be off to a body shop to shoot the engine compartment in the next few weeks. I hope to get it on the road this year and my next big decision is front suspension. I want to keep the shock towers and rear leafs, but I want to get the most handling out of it without making race car rough or spend crazy money. I came here looking for suggestions and ideas.
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02-24-2014 #2
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welcome Ed!
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02-24-2014 #3
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welcome
02-24-2014 #4
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Welcome!
Where in the burbs are you? Were up in Woodstock - come by for a tour sometime
-DaleSchwartzPerformance
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02-24-2014 #5
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I didn't know you are in Woodstock, one of my Oldsmobile guys is in Huntley, I drive right thru Woodstock on the way up. I'll have to check your place out this year.
Originally Posted by Schwartz Performance
Welcome!
Where in the burbs are you? Were up in Woodstock - come by for a tour sometime
-Dale
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02-24-2014 #6
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New guy from the Chicago 'burbs
Yes you will have to. We will be having an open house sometime this summer, too.
SchwartzPerformance
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02-25-2014 #7
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New guy from the Chicago 'burbs
Im up in grayslake! Welcome to the forum
I always tell others to take the high road, that way there's more room for me on the low road
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