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07-05-2010, 09:16 AM
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Fresh restoration. allingment and what else to watch for?
Just finishing up my 78 TA resto. All I have left is to paint the 3 piece spoiler and mirrors and get them on. Also need decals and hope to add some 17" snowflakes by next summer.
I took it for a short spin down the road for the first time in about 8 years. It ran really nice. no noticable vibrations at speed. It has a lot more power than with the stock engine. A little scary fast almost, but I'm sure that feeling will go away as I drive it more. The steering felt a little loose, but I dont really remember what it felt like before. The clutch needs adjusting a little. Is there anything else I should be watching for that is a common problem on a restoration? Since everything is new, I'm sure it needs an alignment. Is there anything specific I should ask the shop to do when doing an allignment. Like optimal camber and such? |
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07-05-2010, 05:00 PM
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Control arms bolts tightened with the suspension receiving the full weight of the car. Sometimes people torque them down without the engine installed. Then a quick check of cotter pins in all the steering.
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