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Old Mar 11, 2022 | 10:13 AM
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From the body off pic, it looks like the passenger side is way higher then the driver. But like Tom asked for a pic, it'll be a lot easier to tell.

Any up to date pics with the body on?
 
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Originally Posted by DonL
From the body off pic, it looks like the passenger side is way higher then the driver. But like Tom asked for a pic, it'll be a lot easier to tell.

Any up to date pics with the body on?

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Old Mar 12, 2022 | 04:50 PM
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I did not take a close up at that time.

This is still as i bought it...
About to exchange firewall and fitting for cuts
 
Old Mar 13, 2022 | 01:52 PM
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Passenger side

Please notice upper ball joint angle and boot is separated w/1 mile driven


 
Old Mar 13, 2022 | 02:22 PM
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To me, that does look like it's sitting up too high. The tie rod and the CV ale angles are pretty steep, too. It's hard to see the bump stop (the one that limits suspension extension, but it also looks like it's close to hitting. I would lower it down some by loosening the torsion bars, and see how everything lines up.
 
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Ive got some help coming tomorrow. Since beginning this project, ive had both rotator cuffs repaired. That makes 3 x on each shoulder.. im not able to do as b4...thats the reason ole mater isnt completed yet.
thanks for the input, i will shake it all loose and check again.
I'll be in touch by the end of the week.

Dont mind the tshirts, ppg dust covers, lol. I am happy with the interior lighting so far. Rear seats will be lit the same way as well

Rotted timbers removed

Rear air box under rt rear abs. Will be slotted 4 easy access. Dash, Front and rear seats from 95 2dr. I have some av equipment going in too. Top Secret stuff still

As I bought it..
 
Old Mar 13, 2022 | 03:49 PM
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Looking good! Keep us posted.
 
Old Mar 13, 2022 | 04:28 PM
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37 coupe took me 2 years here and there dodging work. This pic is very early in the project

Notice the 70sumpin Pacer front suspension and rack/pinion

Boxing in frame rails after straightened

I used a laser to align the new mustang 2 susp kit w/v8 Thunderbird rack. Firestone man said camblir was off by .09 on pass side. 2.0-3.0 within tolerance

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Between you, DonL, Christine, and Mr George. Im confident ole mater will be showing this year
 
Old Mar 13, 2022 | 10:27 PM
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Looking good! I'm with Tom, if you bring everything down, then start from there, should be able to get it in specs... if you loosen the torsion bare all the way, and it still sits high, my only thought from there would be the previous owner moved the torsion key, and didn't put it back in the same spot.

you might have to redo the camber angle after the torsion bar adjustment.
 

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