Well, let's see. Once I snapped out of the GBodyForum vortex this morning, I swapped out my stock lower control arms for a pair of Hotchkis tubular arms. They have been sitting in a box since I Black Friday'd them on Thanksgiving last year. I had pressed out the Hotchkis ball joints on Monday and replaced them with Proforged ones that are +1/2" taller. Oh, and I skipped the 1/4" aluminum spacers that come under the urethane spring pockets, which brought me a little lower yet. All this was possible because yesterday, the bolts to replace my boogered factory control arm bolts showed up from McMaster-Carr. Anybody need a set? I ordered extra because the shipping is the same for one set or five sets. I'll be posting this offer later.
Then I put the 32mm IROC Camaro sway bar back on. Storing parts is so much easier when they're on the car...
Then I decided I could finally put the radiator back into the car (Did I mention part storage?) Of course, I lost two of the radiator pads way back when, but by scouring the internet a few months ago, I found some aftermarket Prothanes. Mods required.
I figured out that they would fit if I cut them down and then drilled a new hole for the mounting pin, because of course, they're universal with the pin centered.
Finally, I put on my spiffy new Gates serpentine belt. Didn't know RockAuto was going to send me a green belt, but, hokay. At least it's made in the USA!
Being January today, it's freaking cold out there, even in the New Mexico sun. Time pack up. But, at least the car has four wheels on it again.
When the S-10 spindles arrive, I will finish the job. Later, I may go with Corvette rotors, but the wallet is now empty.
