gordo

Hi all, I'm new to the forum but I'm usually a serial lurker. I live in Southern Indiana and have just made it official by starting my own auto repair shop. I restore all types of vehicles as well.
Most of the time I can figure things out for myself but this time I need some help. I own a red '67 C/S convertible. All original, numbers matching car. 330 4B w/ Super Turbine 300 w/ switch pitch convertor. I've replaced all 4 shocks and the rear coils so far. I've bought the front coils but I can't seem to find a purveyor that stocks the upper front coil isolators. Just don't know that specifics of the original equipment. Would anyone have any links to where I can buy a couple? The ones that are supposed to be on the car are long gone.

Olds Dad

Welcome...from a guy who had "GORDO" on his license plate all through high school!

oldcutlass

Welcome to the site and congrats on the business endeavor. The 67 does not use spring isolators in the front, rear only. Post some pictures of the car when you get a chance.

Jamesbo

Welcome aboard

joe_padavano

Welcome. As noted, they were "long gone" when the car was new. Be aware that the top of the front springs must fit over a locating feature inside the frame rail. This is a blind installation and if the spring is not located properly, it will cause the front of the car to sit about an inch higher than normal. An internal spring compressor makes this a lot easier. Also, if you loosen the control arm bolts to install the springs (or to replace the bushings - hint, hint), be sure to torque the bolts with the weight of the car on the springs and at ride height.

citcapp

Waiting for the pictures........................still waiting.....................

gordo

gordo

Here's some pics of other projects in varying stages or resto/repair.




The 2 pics above are of a '67 RS Camaro that will look like this when I'm done.

gordo

The Bonnie was my grandfather's. It has more sentimental value than anything. 36,000+/- original miles. It's got a 2B 400 in it.

oldcutlass

Nice rigs, the Cutlass looks really solid.

oldsman72

Welcome to the site, gordo!


The Cutlass does look very nice...but I'm diggin' that silver Camaro. '71 RS split bumper? I can't make out what the badge on the hood says. L'il help!

Gary M

I had a few Trans Am's but the cutlass is my focal point. That looks very good. Hope it will be finessed too proper condition. Welcome to the site.

gordo

Thanks for looking and the compliments. The Camaro is actually a '70 but some call it a 70 1/2 due to GM having line tooling issues and started producing the car halfway through the model year production run. The badge says '350' on the hood. It's an aftermarket fiberglass, had to use it because of the tall intake. It's got a 450 +/-hp mouse in there. Bunch of goodies but no nitrous. It runs good. Roller top end, Dart aluminum heads, TH400 with a manual valve body and a 12 bolt/ Strange axles, 3.83 gears with a Detroit locker. It's pretty old school but it's fun to hit the track running 116 octane or so. It pulls the front end up off the pavement if I want but I don't beat it up too much.
Here's a video of the Cutlass running.