Project first muscle build Skull wagon

[307 Regal]

I got my Hochkis front sway bar in and put it on. Night and day difference I cant wait till I get the springs and rear sway on to see what the difference will be.

I had one of the sway bar bushing bolts rip out on the test drive, so tomorrow I will retap it. Nothing ever goes as planed.

I got the propotioning valve but waiting on the ss lines.

Sounds a lot like when I put my sway bar on. Bein' really satisfied until something breaks. :lol:

 

[Mystery_man]

Got the mount fixed today. Welded a nut in the frame, so no more issues for now. Also put new ceramic pads and rotors on.

Ya it was upsetting. It sucks when things break.

Edit: lol just relized I took this before I finish. It was the drivers side that pulled out the threads.

 

[Longroof79]

For the stripped out sway bar holes,
I've also used expandable inserts. It works like a wall molly, only used for metal. Backing it up with a welded nut works well too.
I've done it both ways.

 

[Mystery_man]

Thank you for the suggestion. I was going to do a timesert, but one of the techs at the shop suggested both of the ways you just said. I didnt know about those types. Kinda like a rivot with threads.

Ok I am trying to figure out what rack to put in the car now. I have told about the mustang 2 rack and saw the pinto one that TRZ offers. I won't pay 650 for a kit that I can make myself, but I do want to put a manual rack in this car. I just don't know what gear ratio to use or exactly how I want to place it. I was thinking about cutting the center out of the frame and using 4130 chrome moly to build a structure in its place with rack mounts. I will be researching more, but what has everyone used or suggestions. I like the opinions of others.

 

[Mystery_man]

Ive been in too much pain to work on the car lately, but had the shop put on a new propotioning valve and ss lines. Lol so glad I didnt do it. I would have been cussing for days. They had to replace almost all the fittings because they were welded on. Lol

 

[Mystery_man]

Well the wagon and I will be making a trip soon to go get its new heart. An LM7 from an 04 Yukon with 107k for about 500 to 650. I am hoping to talk him down to 500.

 

[Longroof79]

That's good news! Keep us informed about the new transplant and further upgrades. Good price on the engine.
Take care of yourself, too. :wink:

 

[Mystery_man]

That's good news! Keep us informed about the new transplant and further upgrades. Good price on the engine.
Take care of yourself, too. :wink:

Thanks

Happy holidays everyone!

 

[Mystery_man]

I said **** it and am getting it tomorrow.

 

[Kansas Bu Wagon]

Are you keeping it fuel injected? If so I'm pretty sure that motor will be drive by wire.

I've done tons of research for when/if I do an LS swap, and it seems DBW can be tricky to hook up.

If you want I can give you a list of things I've compiled to help you out.