It's like seeing your grandma naked... Horrible and mentally scarring for all parties involved.
What did you do to your non-G body project today? [2020]
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It's like seeing your grandma naked... Horrible and mentally scarring for all parties involved.
Received most of the parts for the next item on my 64swb Chevy punch list.
The sway bar became the lowest point of the front frame rail if I used a standard/replacement 1pc bar w/the factory location of the pivot bushing mounts that attach under the rails. The standard/replacement sway bars were also too wide for the narrowed track width the truck now has (R&P + narrowed control arms). I did some research & internet searches to find a better alternative.
The solution I decided on was to run a 'modular' sway-bar set-up using a main splined bar w/arms that are shorter. Benefits:
*This allows moving the bar closer to the steering & a-arms (gains ground clearance because of the frame rail kicking-up for the main engine compartment cross-member)
*Allows choosing a better length/width for the main bar (better alignment @ the end-link mounts)
*Arms w/multi position options for the end-links (allows tuning of the bar rate vs the fixed rate of a 1pc bar)
I also sourced & purchased a bracket needed under the dash to secure the steering column. I guess the original bracket was miss-placed when we gutted the interior for a re-paint. I needed this to lock-in the column location so I could get exact dimensions for cutting the column length down for this app. Progress is nice....
The sway bar became the lowest point of the front frame rail if I used a standard/replacement 1pc bar w/the factory location of the pivot bushing mounts that attach under the rails. The standard/replacement sway bars were also too wide for the narrowed track width the truck now has (R&P + narrowed control arms). I did some research & internet searches to find a better alternative.
The solution I decided on was to run a 'modular' sway-bar set-up using a main splined bar w/arms that are shorter. Benefits:
*This allows moving the bar closer to the steering & a-arms (gains ground clearance because of the frame rail kicking-up for the main engine compartment cross-member)
*Allows choosing a better length/width for the main bar (better alignment @ the end-link mounts)
*Arms w/multi position options for the end-links (allows tuning of the bar rate vs the fixed rate of a 1pc bar)
I also sourced & purchased a bracket needed under the dash to secure the steering column. I guess the original bracket was miss-placed when we gutted the interior for a re-paint. I needed this to lock-in the column location so I could get exact dimensions for cutting the column length down for this app. Progress is nice....
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Installed a leveling kit on my truck tonight, need to get it aligned this week.
Damn, shoulda gave me a heads up while cutting through Louisville. My aunt lives across the street from Churchill downs, total craphole area of town anymore to be honest. Bunch of friggin zombies roaming around bummin!
Ha, yeah I totally forgot you were in Louisville. Man, Churchill downs is a really out of place in that part of town. Multi million dollar ritzy horse park in one spot and run down buildings 2 blocks over. If it wasn't for University of Louisville being a little fancy it would be totally rough.
Drove up the road that runs through downtown (connects to the big yellow bridge that goes over the river) to connect back to I65 and there was a guy panhandling with a sign that literally just said "It's for beer". Saw someone whip a U turn and tossed him a bud light. Not sure if that was the funniest or saddest thing I've seen but either way.
Tried to go to the vette museum in Bowling Green but it was outta the way a bit, were running out of time and had 4 hours to get to Indy and another 9 hour drive the next day so decided that will wait for another time.
Sounds about right! Churchill area used to be decent 20 years ago, but the track and UofL are literally the only things keeping the property values somewhat stable. Doesn't surprise me about the panhandle signs. Bad thing is there are some highway exits with signs up saying "No panhandling", and there will be someone right next to it with their stupid sign.
Frame repairs on one of my gmt400's been at it for a couple of days now. Should be ready to reassemble by the week end.
I applaud your choice of beverage. Most won't touch the stuff but thats what I grew up on and still enjoy it. Oh and nice meat. 🤣
Old Mill heavy! It (or light) is my home town's cheap beer of choice!
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