Just a little update. Work has been pretty hectic so I haven't had much time to work on the car however I have just been ordering the little things. First off, when I put the pan hard bar on it presented a problem with tail pipes. I wanted to do something custom however that wouldn't work with the pan hard bar. I had to go with dumps for the time being and I really like the sound however the smell and the dust it kicks up is annoying as hell. Not to mention I have always thought this body style looked best with tailpipes.
So I pruchased tail pipes, the catch is I wanted 3". So I went with the flowmaster tails.
IMG_3234_zpsism8dbby by |SK Photography|, on Flickr
IMG_3235_zpsn983wpru by |SK Photography|, on Flickr
Here they are just sitting in there.
IMG_3236_zps3jeyfqod by |SK Photography|, on Flickr
I will need to take these to a muffler shop to have some more bending and manipulating done to them in order to completely clear the panhard bar. But its progress!
Also I took Scotts recommendation and purchased the solid steering shaft after some text conversations we had regarding what it did to his car.
IMG_3239_zpszqbiecrn by |SK Photography|, on Flickr
Finally the only thing I really did to the car is removed the front brake lines and I am in the process of cleaning up the factory mounts and they will need to be modified to fit the new lines. Im glad I decided to do this when I did, this is one of the stock lines.... After 30 years these things are brittle.
IMG_3238_zpsmpqsvfxh by |SK Photography|, on Flickr
Right now I just need to get the new wheel studs pressed in, waiting on lower control arms from Maximum Motorsports (back order) then I will have everything I need to start going back together.
I also need to figure out an adapter to get the rear hose from the body to convert into a banjo bolt style fitting. The new line has a banjo bolt but the line on the car is a double flare fitting. Im sure its just a quick trip to the hardware store for a fitting.
Today I will be securing the engine, and if I am motivated enough remove the rack, then lower the stock K member.
So I pruchased tail pipes, the catch is I wanted 3". So I went with the flowmaster tails.


Here they are just sitting in there.

I will need to take these to a muffler shop to have some more bending and manipulating done to them in order to completely clear the panhard bar. But its progress!
Also I took Scotts recommendation and purchased the solid steering shaft after some text conversations we had regarding what it did to his car.

Finally the only thing I really did to the car is removed the front brake lines and I am in the process of cleaning up the factory mounts and they will need to be modified to fit the new lines. Im glad I decided to do this when I did, this is one of the stock lines.... After 30 years these things are brittle.

Right now I just need to get the new wheel studs pressed in, waiting on lower control arms from Maximum Motorsports (back order) then I will have everything I need to start going back together.
I also need to figure out an adapter to get the rear hose from the body to convert into a banjo bolt style fitting. The new line has a banjo bolt but the line on the car is a double flare fitting. Im sure its just a quick trip to the hardware store for a fitting.
Today I will be securing the engine, and if I am motivated enough remove the rack, then lower the stock K member.
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