Final tweaks & test drive w/Vette jai

 

Parking brake adjustment

Installing new spinner caps

Polishing and installing the ignition shielding

pre-fitting, but rusty

We'll clean up that rusty bit before installing...

Cleaned up nicely!

That's better!

Topped off the fluids

Test drive via lead/follow w/our '69 Camaro

Nothing like that view of a split-window!

Front-end steering/suspension complete

 

Double-checked all torque specs

Re-installed the alternator

Bled the brakes

The alternator bracket was rusty - wire brush & fresh paint updated that.

Installed the front anti-sway bar

Fresh rubber grommets

Front Suspension & Steering re-assembly

Decided to use the original '63 coil springs.  Just needed some wire brushing to knock down the rust.

Cleaning up the knuckles and backing plates.

Installed the new Idler arm

Cleaned up backing plates and knuckles

Re-shot the wheelwells. Installing new dust shield/staples.

The new rebuilt/refinished A-Arms (uppers & lowers) came from Bairs.

Installed the upper & lower A-Arms

Installed the new front shocks

Assembling the new tie rod ends & sleeves

New vs. Old

Installing rebuilt relay rod

Reinstalled the front brake hoses.

Parts & Wheelwell clean-up. Rebuilt Steering relay rod...

 

Degreasing the steering center link relay rod

Sanding & prep'ing for paint

Removing the old/torn Dust shield from the wheel well

Primed & painted the Relay rod

Degreasing & cleaning the Steering Knuckles

We received the new front Coil Springs.  They sent the wrong size!  Grrrrrr.

Rebuilding the steering relay rod w/new springs & seats

All set w/fresh grease.

The wheelwells are all cleaned and degreased.  Ready for fresh wheelwell paint.