Classic Revivals and the Dark Side

[boxhead]

Here are a couple of hints I have found so far.

1/ Use a brake cylinder hone to clean out the lower front control arm inner mounting pivot bolt mounting hole.

2/ Ensure you get the correct upper front control arms (straight, not tappered in).

3/ Dont be scared to take on the gearbox modification as described by Mike, it is'nt as scarey as you think when makeing the first cut.

4/ Use B&M ripper shifter part # 45051 it requires elongateing mounting holes to fit.

5/ When cutting and welding shift linkage remove the plastic bucket that the shift lever sits in and dont loose it as this part is not available seperatly (I checked before trying to prize free)

6/ As described by Mike move your rear lower shockie mounts inboard as far as possable to fit wider rear rims.

7/ When buying your engine if you are useing a Commodore motor then you will need to modify the r/h aluminium mounting ear by cutting and welding so your mount bolt hole is 55mm closer to engine block.

8/ When rebuilding your front calipers keep the metal clamps that hold the rubber boots to caliper as all suppliers dont supply these clamps with o/haul kits.

9/ If useing nolathane bushes in the front or rear suspension apply HEAPS of the grease to prevent squeaks.

10/ If useing the Commodore engine you will need to get either a new thermostat top houseing (corvette) or have yours modified as it points straight at the r/h suspension tower.

11/ If you need technical info or prices for any of the Holden stuff in these cars let me know, I can definatly help with technical and get prices at very good rates for the parts.