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Mar 21, 2007 12:37:07 GMT
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cheers man. looks like i might have to wait for the w/e to drop the back tho cause i need to borrow some axle stands  yeh thats the quickest way to do it barr the old way of heating the coils and letting it drop. makes it a harder ride but was bouncy to begin with. also make the steering tight as hell. |
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Your car is not 'epic', this thread is not 'epic'....the OCEAN is epic, the UNIVERSE is epic.... please stop misusing this word!! It would appear Hotrods are the new VWs - aint fashion funny! '69 BUICK LESABRE 350 |
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Mar 21, 2007 12:42:14 GMT
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Yeah i'm all for cutting springs, never seen it done while they're still on the car though!
I took mine out, cut them and re-fitted them.
Looks really mean now with the paint and rake, love it!
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Mar 21, 2007 12:53:48 GMT
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there must be someone local to u on here that can lend u some axel stands, id lend u mine if u were closer
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Mar 21, 2007 12:59:14 GMT
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its cool....if i wait til the w/e i can do it in the dry of a warehouse anyhow. I'm just captain impatient lol.
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Your car is not 'epic', this thread is not 'epic'....the OCEAN is epic, the UNIVERSE is epic.... please stop misusing this word!! It would appear Hotrods are the new VWs - aint fashion funny! '69 BUICK LESABRE 350 |
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Mar 21, 2007 13:02:04 GMT
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Ive got an old pair of axle stands you can have if you still need um.
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Mar 21, 2007 13:04:10 GMT
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Ive got an old pair of axle stands you can have if you still need um. cheers mate, ive got the nod on borrowing some and if i end up going the route of buying some eventually ill give you a msg and take you up on the offer  |
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Your car is not 'epic', this thread is not 'epic'....the OCEAN is epic, the UNIVERSE is epic.... please stop misusing this word!! It would appear Hotrods are the new VWs - aint fashion funny! '69 BUICK LESABRE 350 |
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Mar 21, 2007 13:23:21 GMT
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Wicked, get the back down man!
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Mar 21, 2007 14:43:47 GMT
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Yeah i'm all for cutting springs, never seen it done while they're still on the car though! </t On cars with struts I usually do it 'in-situ' too, I use spring compressors to take the tension off the area I'm going to cut off (so the springs are 'loose') and then cut away, usually the bit you take off needs to be cut up more for removal. The essential part is to take the tension off the spring...without doing that you could have some pretty scary consequences, also make sure your spring compressors don't slip off too.! ps. This method is performed entirely at your own risk. |
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Mar 21, 2007 18:02:14 GMT
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That sounds ok to me, if the tension is off the spring it's not too different from cutting a spring off the car like you say. Saves a bit of faffing around too! |
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Mar 21, 2007 18:22:22 GMT
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Is it me, or does it already have extended shackles on the back?? Looking good though, rake looks spot on  |
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Mar 21, 2007 18:59:46 GMT
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 Are you cutting the springs in-situ in this pic??? Thats what I was thinking, is that how its often done?  looks great now though  I've cut plenty of springs in situ, much easier/faster than unbolting struts, ball joint, compressing coils, disassebling struts, cutting spring, reassembling as above, etc! |
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Mar 24, 2007 17:01:48 GMT
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Your car is not 'epic', this thread is not 'epic'....the OCEAN is epic, the UNIVERSE is epic.... please stop misusing this word!! It would appear Hotrods are the new VWs - aint fashion funny! '69 BUICK LESABRE 350 |
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Mar 24, 2007 17:10:40 GMT
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that looks great! If I'm honest, I was sceptical of this project initially, but seeing it like that, it does look so hard! Loving the bumperless look too. Are you doing anything perforamnce wise? And well done - I'm converted |
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Mar 24, 2007 17:29:39 GMT
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Lovin' the red with black! looks well cool |
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Mar 24, 2007 17:59:11 GMT
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'el espástico negro' looks better and better all the time!!! |
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Mar 24, 2007 17:59:17 GMT
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Thats a great looking car you got there, top stuff, chrome spoked wheels will set it off a treat |
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Mar 24, 2007 18:09:42 GMT
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that looks great! If I'm honest, I was sceptical of this project initially, but seeing it like that, it does look so hard! Loving the bumperless look too. Are you doing anything perforamnce wise? And well done - I'm converted well I'm glad ive averted your fears lol performance-wise its getting a 3.5 or 4ltr V8 in the spring/summer with plenty of carb-messing to have it hooning at death-like speed! so far the paint jobs cost me about 120 quid and for the money I'm well pleased. |
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Your car is not 'epic', this thread is not 'epic'....the OCEAN is epic, the UNIVERSE is epic.... please stop misusing this word!! It would appear Hotrods are the new VWs - aint fashion funny! '69 BUICK LESABRE 350 |
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Mar 24, 2007 18:11:39 GMT
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ahh the wheels....so looking forward to going to LA wheel shopping next week.
And I'm afraid i have to go hot-rod shopping too cause we got a container to fill.....oh the hardships of life lol
if only i could get out of it hahaha
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Your car is not 'epic', this thread is not 'epic'....the OCEAN is epic, the UNIVERSE is epic.... please stop misusing this word!! It would appear Hotrods are the new VWs - aint fashion funny! '69 BUICK LESABRE 350 |
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Mar 24, 2007 20:11:05 GMT
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^^^ Ain't life a curse word??? I'll go instead if you like!!! hehehe
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Mar 25, 2007 12:07:59 GMT
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lol I'm sure i can find the strength to drag myself there
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