Progress Report - Engine & Body On

[GregOwen]

Yesterday was a big day for me. I employed the help from a few guys to help drop the 4.6L 3V V8 engine & tremec trans into the chassis.

http://flic.kr/p/jJawxT

As I am moving house soon I needed that in and the body on so I can transport it on the trailer. The ride height at the back seems a little off but at the front on the passenger side it seems to have dropped to the correct level since I took these. Is this easy to fix ride height?

http://flic.kr/p/jJ9GZP

http://flic.kr/p/jJ9fjp

http://flic.kr/p/jJ9AUc


The dream is on track. I plan to have her painted by the summer.

[MPTech]

If you haven't set the ride-height yet, a reasonable / suggested measurement is 4.5" front and 4" rear (if I recall correctly) from the ground to the 4" round frame member. I made 2"x2" blocks cut to 4.5" and 4" for checking. Maybe go a little higher right now, as you add kit hardware, tank of gas, and you; it will settle a little as you drive the first few trips.

Easy to set, jack up the front or rear, tires off the ground to take the pressure off the shock/springs and turn the collar adjustment (you might need to grab the shock thread with a rubber strap wrench to keep from turning as you adjust. If I recall correctly, 1 turn equaled about 1/4".

[DaleG]

Looks good!