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Posted: 3/25/04 7:02amMessage 1 of 7
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Miramar, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 coupe/350 cid/mild cam/4 spd/20 ft. paint (looks perfect from 20 ft.), but it sure runs nice.
This question is for the Masters of our hobby.....
I'm guessing I'm the 3rd owner of a my '72 coupe/small block/4 spd. The previous owner kept strict records of all work done(kudos!), but couldn't shed light on this question.
Front ride height is a little high, about 3.5" between fender and top of tire to be exact. The front sway bar is 1" diam. with poly bushings, and the coils are black powder coat. Were stock springs black? There was also a rear 3/4" sway bar added (strong indication this guy meant business).
Question: If I was to install stock springs, could that bring down the nose? Another question: would older used springs bring it down even more?

JR - Miramar,FL

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Posted: 3/25/04 10:15amMessage 2 of 7
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Miramar, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 coupe/350 cid/mild cam/4 spd/20 ft. paint (looks perfect from 20 ft.), but it sure runs nice.
Man, I just realized how stupid my "other" question about the used springs was. One of the reasons you replace springs is because they wear out. Duuuhhh!!!!
Anyway, does anybody out there know how I can lower my Vette a couple of inches in the front. Thanks.

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Posted: 3/25/04 11:00amMessage 3 of 7
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
Joined: 12/2/2003
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Lower rate springs will do it. I don't recommend cutting springs. While this works, it make the ride very harsh.

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Posted: 3/25/04 11:32amMessage 4 of 7
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Miramar, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 coupe/350 cid/mild cam/4 spd/20 ft. paint (looks perfect from 20 ft.), but it sure runs nice.

Thanks, Ken! So that's the official unveiling, huh...

Has potential and you're just the guy to do it, too.

Hopefully, different stages of transformation will be made available to us.

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Posted: 3/25/04 11:47amMessage 5 of 7
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
One rough puppy, isn't it? That will change. The new digital camera will remember all.

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Posted: 3/25/04 12:07pmMessage 6 of 7
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BINGHAMTON, NY - USA
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Hey Ken I still can't see the car ,just the RED X

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Posted: 3/25/04 12:17pmMessage 7 of 7
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OOPS sorry ,the picture came on just as I finished writing the post,delayed reaction,Dont worry how it looks now,just think what it s gonna look like when its done.Rome was'nt built in a day,most Vettes were,the first time,rebuilding takes a little longer,chin up you and your wife will be out cruising b-4 you know it |thumb| |hammer| |wavey| |bouncy| |saluteflag| |withstupid|

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