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Re: My "New" '76 2wd TOY...currently un-named
Well, I got the driver's side suspension on, and the new steering pieces/parts installed too. I got the stock proportioning valve removed, gutted, and put back in place and put the new Brake Booster installed, but ran into an issue with the new M/C. The new corvette style CPP M/C & P/V are super cool, but the M/C uses a longer push rod than the stock one, and it didn't come with the longer style...Kinda disappointing, but I can hopefully find the longer style next week. If I had the longer push rod, I would have been able to finalize the new steering, suspension, rearend, and brake upgrades, but to no avail. I will have to wait a bit longer
![]() I did a quick tape measure toe adjustment and snugged everything up and put it on the ground. Whatcha guys think about the new stance? Looks a bit different than it did when I first got him, huh? ![]() Last edited by nlped; 07-24-2010 at 07:08 PM. |
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Re: My "New" '76 2wd TOY...currently un-named
looking good. a little difference between front and rear
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Re: My "New" '76 2wd TOY...currently un-named
I like it, tucking just a little bit of tire. How much room do you have before the axle hits the floor or frame?
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Re: My "New" '76 2wd TOY...currently un-named
Cool man keep up the good work.
Kind of reminds me of me I wanted one in high school too, and when I bought mine it looked like a 4wd Blezer 33's and all.
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Re: My "New" '76 2wd TOY...currently un-named
looking good Ed! keep at it... i wanna see the front done by the time i get home from work!!
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Re: My "New" '76 2wd TOY...currently un-named
Looking good. Gives me some hope once I can get my drive train issues straightened out
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Re: My "New" '76 2wd TOY...currently un-named
Wow! Looking good! Those Outlaw rims and All Terrain BFG's should sell for a nice price and help with funds. The rear disc brake set up looks good peekin through.
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Re: My "New" '76 2wd TOY...currently un-named
Sweet tuck!
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Re: My "New" '76 2wd TOY...currently un-named
Did I mention that I have to work on this d@mn thing outside in a gravel driveway...And with the heat index, it's 106 degrees! Just jacking up the front end and pulling the wheels and I am absolutely sweating to death. This sucks, I hate humidity!!!
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Well, I got the front suspension totally removed. What a PITA!!! Did I mention it's raining pretty steadily & between 90-95 degrees out, so it's awesome to work out in the driveway...NOT!!!
I got everything out except the d@mn brake hoses, but I'll get them tomorrow evening. After I started taking things apart to clean and repaint, I realized that the D/S Lower Control arm is slightly bent. It looks like someone attempted to replace the bushings and didn't do something right, because that's where the arm is bent. It's like they didn't get the bushing started squarely and bent the POOH out of that area. There are no indicators that there was an accident or anything of the type. I just know I now have to locate a replacement D/S LCA...D@mn It!!! Here's a pic just to show the damage. See the difference in the right upper bushing area vs. the left upper. ![]() Last edited by nlped; 06-15-2010 at 04:44 PM. |
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Re: My "New" '76 2wd TOY...currently un-named
Nice progress. Too bad about the A-arm, but I'm sure you can find a donor for cheap. Your like a freakin mail man, be it heat, rain, or dark of night you will deliver...
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![]() But now I am contemplating putting tubular upper & lower control arms on it so when I finally do the frame off, I can put the Porterbuilt dropmember in and have the control arms in place. I WILL be bagging this at some point in the future, so I may as well spend the money once, right? |
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Nice work!!!
What size tires are you running?
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^^^Thanks Man, and the tires are 255/50r18's (28.2" tall)in the front and 295/45r18's (28.8" tall) in the rear. Toyo Proxy's. Can't wait to get the frontend back together!
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Re: My "New" '76 2wd TOY...currently un-named
No updates on this thing yet???
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Re: My "New" '76 2wd TOY...currently un-named
any updates ?
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I admit that I'm draggin a$$ this summer, but I am in my last semester of college (my midlife crisis is to get a college degree so I can hold it over my kid's head) and will be graduating in 22 days
![]() I did finally get a new D/S LCA, knocked out/cut out all of the upper and lower ball joints and removed the oe control arm bushings...absolute PITA (the bushings), got them sandblasted and repainted them with the same chassis paint I used on the 12 bolt. Now I just need some cooler weather, a couple of days without any school or work conflicts and I will get the frontend put back together. I plan on trying to get the front end back together this weekend if the weather permits. Oh BTW I'm also about to pull the trigger on some of Nate Porter's parts for a later time in Da' Bull's future ![]() ![]() Last edited by nlped; 07-14-2010 at 06:48 PM. |
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Finally, a small update. I got all of the front end parts put back together and painted, so this morning I decided to try and get at least one side put together before it started raining. And I got the passenger front all put back on, minus the brake line 'cause I am going to replace all of the o.e. hard lines w/ S.S. and get rid of the stock proportioning valve since I have the corvette m/c w/ the p.v. attached. I hope that won't be an absolute PITA too
![]() I stuck the front wheel on it and lowered it down to see how it sits before any settling occurs and it's just a fuzz higher in the front than the back, so I should be all good after a bit of driving. ![]() Here's a few pics, sorry for the obscured view but I'm working in the gravel driveway, which sucks btw. Well, whatcha think? |
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Badass!!
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^^^Thanks Man! I can't wait to get to the other side and finalize the brake system. I'm gonna drive the snot out of it...for a few days at least...then it'll be time for the 6.0L/4L80e swap
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looks awesome!! very sweet buddy!
keep in mind the ls motor will be a bit lighter so the front will raise up some when you do the swap... might have to wack 1/2 coil off. i know i'm going to have to do that ![]()
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If it settles out like Bob did, it should be about 1/2" lower than it is now, so I think it will actually look just right once I put the 6.0L in it. I keep looking at it and the front is actually a good bit lower than the rear, so I think I will be able to afford a bit of additional height. Thanks Man!!! I still have to get the left front suspension and all of the steering stuff on it, then at least I can roll it around. But until I get the brake lines, M/C & booster replaced it's just going to be that...A roller ![]() Soon though!!! Last edited by nlped; 07-17-2010 at 08:29 PM. |
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Very nice!
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