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If you do a tall spindle swap, the front end will be about 1 - 1 1/2 inches lower. As
per what I've read at several locations.
rick schaefer
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From: "Robert B. King"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thu Jun 28 09:47:50 PDT 2001
Subject: [Chevelle-List] Got the itch
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>Every year around this time I get the itch to get another Chevelle. I sold
>my 67 SS in 1988 to move to Florida after owning it for 13years. I bought
>it in '75 for $100 to save it from the crusher and spent two years
>scrounging parts and getting it re-assembled. The 67 was never a show
>quality car, but it was a great driver (427, 4spd, disc brakes, air,
>cruise). The CFO (wife) is pretty close to giving her blessing, so it's
>time to get serious about planning. This time around I am looking to build
>a 67 or 69 SS hardtop for occasional street duty.
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>My main concerns for the next one are suspension and brakes. Good handling
>and four wheel disc brakes are an absolute must. The last one sat about an
>inch and a half lower than stock, had a rear sway bar and 69 Chevelle discs
>up front. This worked well, but I want the new ride to be even better.
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>Obviously, I'm a little rusty and not completely informed, so can anyone
>give me some insight into the following issues?
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>1) Four wheel disc conversions; Baer vs. SS Brakes vs. MP Brakes vs.
>prowling bone yards. Has anyone gone this route?
>2) One piece vs. two piece spindles? Control arms?
>3) Sway bars, springs, bushings, linkage. Are urethane bushings really
>noisy? What about polygraphite?
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>Sorry for a lot of questions, but there is a lot of research to be done
>before I even start looking for a suitable car.
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>Thanks in advance,
>
>Bob King
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