Rooks dumb question of the week....
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Well its all done.....
New spring installed, trailing arms painted, shocks installed.
If it I had to keep it up on two wheels any longer Pennsylvania was going to make me register it as a motorcycle.......
I did it all by myself. This was a milestone for me....I did have the moral support (and watchful eyes) of all my C3VR buds, and a huge supply of information from the site.
Im totally shocked (no pun intended) that I can now push down on the rear end and get some bounce. Ive never had that before. Like I said it rode like a solid axle lumber wagon.
I cant wait to drive it....
So a big thanks to all of you for the help, information and motivation!!!!!!
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Good job Rook, (nice name rook...I like that!)
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All in all the shock remount was the hardest part.....Apparently prior owner in putting on those monroe shocks squeezed the upper shock mount so tight and I had to beat it open for the new upper mounts to fit.....
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You know, I always thought the rear of your car looked a little low! You probably had no "spring" in the spring! 
Barry
P.S. I KNOW you're gonna LOVE how it drives!
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The Rook said: All in all the shock remount was the hardest part.....Apparently prior owner in putting on those monroe shocks squeezed the upper shock mount so tight and I had to beat it open for the new upper mounts to fit.....
I always use a tiny dab of anti seize what I slide the chocks on. Always one on and off nice and easy...
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Glad you got it done..there's nothing like being able to do it yourself! !
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Adams' Apple said: So....Dan.....HOW DOES IT RIDE? Does ya likes it er whut? Inkwirein mines wanna no.....
Like it? noooo way I love it.....
Its awsome...how do I describe it....like someone parked a new vette in my garage while I was sleeping....
One of the most notable changes is the lack of squeaks and rattles in the cabin.
I took some bumpy roads and it was a super smooth ride.
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Told you so!!!!!!!!
I Knew you would love it!
Barry
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I agree the only dumb question is the one you didnt ask
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