Slow build 1962

[nana1962409]

Got the shocks in, air bags are installed, and slicks installed. Sits a little lower in the back with the different springs compared to my old ones. Driveshaft should be here next week and I can install that and then set the pinion angle and work on measurements for the suspension setup. I will have to bring my carbide bits home to open the front of the tunnel up to get the driveshaft to fit yet as well.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Looks good to me

 

[benchseat4speed]

Me 2^^. I like level, or a touch nose up mahself

 

[MRHP]

You can always put a round donut spring spacer to fine tune ride height.

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Just remember that the ride height increases 2 times the shim height due to the geometry of the A arms.

 

[nana1962409]

It might come out close to the same as it was before for ride height but won’t know till it’s on the ground. I went from a 26” tire to a 28” tire in the rear so I gained some height there. The body is probably about 1”-1.5” lower on the tire than it was before. I did put my spacers back in and that picture is with them in. The spacers are 1.5”. I agree with you Kevin level or a little nose up looks great on these cars!

 

[La Hot Rods]

I thought the throttle is what gave these car the nose up attitude.

 

[nana1962409]

Well we have to see if I have enough throttle to bring the nose up James!

 

[benchseat4speed]

Oh yeah. She’ll get some lift on the street too with those new tires

 

[nana1962409]

Driveshaft showed up today! Test fit it and it fits perfectly! Kinda thought for the price it woulda had some paint on it.

 

[La Hot Rods]

To pretty for paint.

 

[MRHP]

Make sure to mark your slip joint so you don’t lose the orientation or balance of the shafts. I think they may come with a sticker, but I put a punch mark on both so the line up is foolproof.

 

[nana1962409]

I agree James! I got the black rattle can all shook up and uncapped then had the same thought and remembered I have some clear coat so that what I put on it!
That’s a good idea Brian. I will do that before I install it. There was no sticker on mine.

 

[nana1962409]

Got her all together today after work and took it up to the scale to get my weights. Got all my suspension measurements so now I can sit down and plot everything out and see where everything needs to be set at. Noticed my slicks rub a little on the inside when I’m turning and the body rolls. I’m considering putting in 1/4 spacers but not sure if that is a good idea or not. Ride height doesn’t look too bad now that it is outside.

 

[benchseat4speed]

Mismatch wheels and a blower....Bitchin!!!

 

[nana1962409]

Mismatched cheap jegs wheels from their blemish section! I have my matching rears with new tires but wanted to see how these look on it.

 

[benchseat4speed]

I’ve always liked that ‘fast street car’ look. A few of my dads friends had cars like that when I was a kid in the early 90’s, before anyone had big money. Primer ‘glass hoods, mismatch wheels, flowmasters that dumped before the axle, ratty original paint most the time. I could hear em coming up the street and I would run outside. They would light em up in front of the house, man I loved that s—t!!! Made an impression for sure. Your 62 looks just like that

 

[Phil Reed]

Nate...can't understand your notes.....

 

[nana1962409]

Thanks Kevin. I grew up pretty much the same way. I am still the same way if I hear something mean sounding I will stop what I’m doing and take a look at what’s coming. Phil that was my suspension measurements to plot out my instant center. Here is the final layout.

 

[MRHP]

Me too!