Shamilton289
09-05-2025, 03:19 PM
Day 4 into Day 5
Posted my packing paper and some flattened boxes on the local Buy Nothing group and got a commitment within a hour. Lady came over and picked them up to use for making Halloween decorations. I’m happy to have cleared some space.
Had a surprise garage buddy/supervisor for a few hours today. Sweet cat, very vocal. Neighbor took him to vet to check for chip, but none found. Posted notices in 2 FB groups. We’ll see what happens.
Front suspension, steering rack installed. I may have to move upper control arms to rivet the F panels in place. Ordered a rivet spacing template that was recommended to me by another local FFR builder Brian Legg. Took a minute to figure out the Koni shock build but once I did, it was quick to assemble all four. I didn’t like the raw steel of the shock spacers and the cutting was kind of rough so I did some filing to clean them up, then grease & wax remover followed by gloss black engine paint.
At this point I have 2 leftover snap rings (shocks are assembled with the Koni hardware), 2 large cotter pins, and four 12-point bolts. I haven’t installed the hubs, rotors, or calipers yet.
Started on the 3-link. Brackets attached to rear end, rear shocks assembled, lower control arms in position o the frame.
Posted my packing paper and some flattened boxes on the local Buy Nothing group and got a commitment within a hour. Lady came over and picked them up to use for making Halloween decorations. I’m happy to have cleared some space.
Had a surprise garage buddy/supervisor for a few hours today. Sweet cat, very vocal. Neighbor took him to vet to check for chip, but none found. Posted notices in 2 FB groups. We’ll see what happens.
Front suspension, steering rack installed. I may have to move upper control arms to rivet the F panels in place. Ordered a rivet spacing template that was recommended to me by another local FFR builder Brian Legg. Took a minute to figure out the Koni shock build but once I did, it was quick to assemble all four. I didn’t like the raw steel of the shock spacers and the cutting was kind of rough so I did some filing to clean them up, then grease & wax remover followed by gloss black engine paint.
At this point I have 2 leftover snap rings (shocks are assembled with the Koni hardware), 2 large cotter pins, and four 12-point bolts. I haven’t installed the hubs, rotors, or calipers yet.
Started on the 3-link. Brackets attached to rear end, rear shocks assembled, lower control arms in position o the frame.