Pete,
I have pretty much the full GW setup. Tall spindles and their A arm in the front with extra stiff springs. The rear has their tubular lower control arm and 35 year old upper arm and bushings, and springs, with no rear bar. I have Koni adjustable shocks (if you want adjustable, it is worth it to pay for externally adjustable shocks - I have never removed mine to reset them for street!) all around. Combine that with 255/50/16 tires and it does pretty well.
When I bought the wheels, they were from a then new Corvette (actually the Guldstrand GS80) and 16" wheels were pretty good. Today, I would quickly use a 17" with 275 tires for even more rubber on the road.
I am very happy with the brakes and handling as is.
Brad
Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
'66 Corvette | 327/dead |
4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs
'67 Chevelle | ex-SS396
| 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] pro touring
I think they just wanted to play cute with a catchy name: pro-street, now pro-touring.
And don't forget "g" machine or canyon carver!
I bought my first Chevelle in 77.
Early on I realized the 64 needed help in corners.
The Addco rear sway bar was on my car for over twenty years when I sold it.
Got by for years with just sway bars, good tires and shocks; and don't underestimate a rebuilt front end either.
The T/A steering box came way too late; would have done that long before if I'd realized how much it helped and how easy it was. (assuming you have the right pitman arm laying around - 64 Chevelles have 4 possible pitman arms!)
My next effort will be with the tall spindles using the Global West kit.
I'm still pondering their no rear sway bar approach though.
Pete Geurds
64 Chevelle(s)
