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Hey Rab, alot of info being thrown at you. First find that vacuum leak. Spray wd40 around carb base intake to head surface. Even with mild mods you should have 15+". Next what is your all in timing? Start at 35 degrees. Plug vacuum advance from manifold with small bolt/golf tee check with timing...

hey guys, thanks for the replies. I found out my problem was thinking that the spring we had was suppose to seat in the control arms. I talked with gary at vette brake and was informed that the sport spring is not going to seat all the way in both control arms. Just center it and bolt it back...

Hey Gary, thanks for replying again. I see that the usual vendors can supply me with the needed parts, so thats good. Should I just rebuild the box without a real reason. It is 35 years old, with 53,000 miles and now everything on this vehicle will have been replaced or rebuilt. I think I just...

Hey guys, I have installed a Vette Brakes and Products front spring in my neighbors '86 convertable. It is a sport model. The problem is that it does not seat in the control arms If I seat it in one side the other is sticking out about a half in. Was I suppose to retain the rubber peices that...

Hey guys, again thanks for the info. I have just rebuilt/replaced the entire front suspension including the steering components and am pondering my steering options. This might be the answer.

Hey guys thanks for the info. Can I get the items I'll need to replace from the usual vendors?

Hey guys, does anyone know of a decent power to manual steering conversion for my '74 coupe? I know Flaming River offers something, but I am looking for a more economical solution. Thanks

Thank you sir.

Hey guys, I did a search on this and did not get any info. I am replacing the front spring on my neighbors '86 convertable this weekend. Anything out of the ordinary I should be aware of (tools, ect.) before I start. I have done complete rebuilding of both front and rear suspension of my '74...

Hey Shadow, what bolt? The one that holds the front of the arm to the frame? Mine was not a problem just tapped it out. Make sure you note the number of shims on each side.

Hey Evo, where can I get the spinners if I buy the wheels. As you know the spinners make the wheels.

Hey guys, you will probably lose torque with the Hookers only because that is what happens when you go to larger primaries. I don't know what you are running now. If it is the stock exhaust manifolds then it might improve your performance. The loss of power is usually comparing 1 5/8" to the 1...

Hey guys, who has the best body mount kits. I need everything, bolts, shims, mounts. By best I don't mean cheapest.

Hey guys, thanks for the replies. I realize it will be easier and alot quicker to job this part of the project out. But, I have done everything else myself and it has now become a point of pride. I have found a guy locally who sets up trailing arms and is reccommended by the areas vette club...

Hey guys, the next big hurdle on the frame off restoration of my '74 coupe is rebuilding the trailing arms. Is this something that I can do myself? I have the trailing arms off the chasis, half shafts unbolted. Do I need to take them to someone with the capibilities of pulling the bearing off...

Hey Mikey, thanks for the quick reply. Yes, I have power assisted steering.

Hey guys, I have misplaced many of the photos I took during disassembly of my '74 coupe. In which holes on the steering arms do the tie rod ends go? On the passenger side I have it going into the front hole. On the drivers side into the back one. Is this correct? Thanks for your replies. If I...

Hey Joe, no I have not purchased one yet. I can no longer use a stock hood because of my intake manifold. I'm going to call for dimensions. Will post any findings

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Hey gmjunkie, thanks for the quick reply.