68 Monaco wagon
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So fun little update.
Decided to tackle suspension pieces.
Rear shocks done and were easy.
The front has turned into a wee bit of a problem lol.
Gonna have to a wheel change sooner than thought. Current wheels are not going back on as the tires are done IMO.
Planned on doing brake change over winter. Yeah after doing a inspection finding pads broke in half. Might as well just do it while redoing front end anyways.
So hopefully in a week or so got more updates.
Decided to tackle suspension pieces.
Rear shocks done and were easy.
The front has turned into a wee bit of a problem lol.
Gonna have to a wheel change sooner than thought. Current wheels are not going back on as the tires are done IMO.
Planned on doing brake change over winter. Yeah after doing a inspection finding pads broke in half. Might as well just do it while redoing front end anyways.
So hopefully in a week or so got more updates.
So update here.
This has turning into a bit of a nightmare on my end.
Parts taking forever to arrive, getting the right stuff, parts failing before as putting car back together. Just kinda been a frustrating task.
Some good. I have 95% of everything I need.
1. Got to find the right brake pads. The ones I have gotten are to big and don't fit. Not sure if the powder coating the have was to thick or what not sure.
2. A brand new KYB shock failed as I was bolting lower control arm up. So Got to wait for a replacement.
3. Getting the proportion valve changed is a nightmare in itself. I got big hands
4. Non front end related. I locally found a third member with a sure-grip. Guy is rebuilding it and putting 3.73 gears for me.
Um all I can think about at the moment.
Hoping next update is car on ground and driving
This has turning into a bit of a nightmare on my end.
Parts taking forever to arrive, getting the right stuff, parts failing before as putting car back together. Just kinda been a frustrating task.
Some good. I have 95% of everything I need.
1. Got to find the right brake pads. The ones I have gotten are to big and don't fit. Not sure if the powder coating the have was to thick or what not sure.
2. A brand new KYB shock failed as I was bolting lower control arm up. So Got to wait for a replacement.
3. Getting the proportion valve changed is a nightmare in itself. I got big hands
4. Non front end related. I locally found a third member with a sure-grip. Guy is rebuilding it and putting 3.73 gears for me.
Um all I can think about at the moment.
Hoping next update is car on ground and driving
Happy update here.
Car is on the ground and is running again! Took her for a test drive and besides a minor hiccup before leaving the driveway. She is back and going again!
Now for an alignment and some adjusting and then a new third member. She will be ready for winter storage
Car is on the ground and is running again! Took her for a test drive and besides a minor hiccup before leaving the driveway. She is back and going again!
Now for an alignment and some adjusting and then a new third member. She will be ready for winter storage
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