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| Having the engine out makes removal of all the steering and suspension components much easier. | |
| With the arms and spindles out of the way, the need for further cleaning is clear. | |
| While preparing the chassis and mounts for fresh paint, it's important to protect the brake lines. | |
| Remnants of the factory undercoating will have be removed to give the chassis a smooth coat of fresh paint. | |
| Each steering and suspension part is thoroughly degreased individually. | |
| After degreasing the rust is removed by sanding. | |
| The upper A arms get new bushings. | |
| New ball joints and bushings are installed on the lower A arms before the components are painted and reinstalled. | |
| Twenty years has removed some of the factory paint on the front brake calipers. A little fresh paint will make them look like new. | |
| All the components are cleaned a second time after the bushings and ball joints are installed to remove any lubricants used during the installation. This will ensure good adhesion of the new paint. | |
| Each part gets a heavy primer coat before final painting. | |
| The dust shields will stay the silver primer color. | |
| The spindle and caliper look new with the final coat of paint. | |
| One by one each component is inspected, cleaned, primered and painted. | |
| The completed upper and lower A arms are ready for installation. | |
| Inside the engine bay, new motor mounts sit on a freshly painted crossmember. | |
| With the brake rotors resurfaced and the steering and suspension parts repainted, the reassembly can begin. | |
| The upper and lower A arms are bolted back in place. | |
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Once the arms are in place, the coil spring can be reinstalled using a spring compressor and floor jack. Use caution any time you remove or install coil springs. If they get loose under tension the force is enough to seriously injure you. |
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| With the coil spring compressed, the spindle is fastened at the top and bottom holding the spring in place. | |
| The coil spring is rotated to the original position and the bolts on the spindle are tightened. | |
| Next, the new shock absorber is installed completing one side. | |
| The completed front suspension looks good and will return the El Camino's ride handling and steering to new condition. On completion of the engine swap, the car will get a front end alignment. |
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Street Rods Forever is moving... to a new larger facility! Construction of the 6,000 square foot shop is tentatively scheduled to be completed in late 2010. Our new shop will allow us to better serve you on mechanical and electrical work for your 1929-1972 Hot Rods. We will continue to offer automotive electrical service and quality engine building, whether it's a new build or re-build of your current V8 engine. For information about the cars and accessories listed for sale on our web site please call Jim at 512-633-7591. |
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