Pam & Paul Bauman wrote:
> Got the front end back together today. First time in two weeks that both
> front wheels turn the same way at the same time! Ball joints cleaned,
> re-rubberized, de-gunked and painted, nose blowed, everything but the
> new front shocks in. It's starting to look like this old bird will fly
> again.
>
> For those of you who shy away from front end work, I understand why
> shops stay in business. Not that it is rocket science or anything, but
> it is dirty, greasy work. The process is actually fairly
> straightforward, if you pay attention to what you're doing and don't
> take apart both sides of the car at once (gotta have a model--no digital
> camera yet!). However, I'm not quite ready to tackle an alignment.
> Fortunately, I have a really good frame and front end shop a few blocks
> away that has my confidence.
>
> Many thanks to Les and Dennis at CDM for their online and phone
> expertise, as well as 'Those little rubber parts that won't take too
> long to replace, will they?' as my wife said at the beginning of this
> project. At any rate, no wiggle, no wobble and I can now get the beast
> back into my garage without a pusher and two drivers :-)
>
> Paul
> 67 1600
Paul....have to agree with you...finished taking my steering apart this
weekend....grease and dirt everywhere
Mike
Norco,Ca
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