Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: Gremlin Lives! II

The original spring plates will not work because I have a 9" Ford
rearend in it which changes the angle of the shocks. And the orginal
plates wouldn't work with the 3" Ford axle either (stock U bolts were
too short). I also installed traction bars. Now the shocks won't
clear the axle. (Davis is using the same Lakewood bars on his car & I
don't know how he mounted his shock on the passenger side - it can
bolt up on the driver's side tab). So, in short, it's easier to mount
the shocks like coil overs using weld-on brackets. ~Lu~
--- In BaadAssGremlins@yahoogroups.com, "Robert" <baddassgremlin@...>
wrote:
>
> Lu, why are you not welding the shock mounts on the bottom spring
> plates like where the original ones were ? What spring plate mounts
> did you use?
> Bob in MN.
>
> --- In BaadAssGremlins@yahoogroups.com, "lumina333" <lumina333@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Rick (& everyone who responded). I am now working on
> adjusting
> > the timing and I found that the power steering pump is bad (one
of
> > the few original parts I reused from the Matador - wouldn't you
> know
> > it). I now have a new pump in hand and will install it today. The
> > rear shocks must be mounted (got some brackets to weld to the
axle
> > housing for that). After another brake check and front end line
up,
> > it should be ready for its first drive. This is so exciting! I
> can't
> > believe this project has finally made it to this point. Thanks
for
> > all the encouragement & advice BAG group! ~Lu~
> > --- In BaadAssGremlins@yahoogroups.com, Plumpy72@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Lu,
> > >
> > > Congratulations on the accomplishment.
> > >
> >
> > > You only think it was an awesome and indescribable
> > experience.......just wait till you get to take the Gremlin for a
> > spin. Keep plugging away,......it won't be long.
> > >
> > > Rick
> >
>