Glenn-
Suggest poly pads, not rubber, for all suspension parts. They seem to last
forever
and do not hurt the ride, IMHO.
The dash wiring is a little different for the '73 & '77. You may wish to use the
'73 dash harness. If you use the '73, you may need to use the '73 column as
well,
but with the '77 steering U-joint, as the turn signals/wiper controls are
different & don't mount to the other column & match the wiring harness with out
mods. A feature you may wish to maintain from the '77 is the parking brake
warning
light- there is a switch built into the '77 lever at the base. The balance of
the
interior is a simple swap, as you suggest.
I have used the lowering blocks on 2 cars, de-arched springs on one, but the
springs were not from Moss. The springs were 1/2" lower than the blocks. The
blocks leave the rear slightly high, depending upon the condition of the
springs,
but it is so much easier that it is my preference. Moss springs may not be
lower,
check with someone with first hand knowledge.
Wake074@aol.com wrote:
> I went to pick up the 77B body that I purchased off ebay for 200 this
> weekend. The body was truly rust free (except a couple of places on
> floorboards) and straight. No accident damage, and appears to have original
> paint (no bondo!). It will seem nice to not have to deal with PO's bodges as
> with the current 73. I should have done this a long time ago. I think I
> finally received a good deal on something.
>
> Anyway, the 77 will end up becoming a 73.
>
> Here's the plan of attack, please let me know if any of you see something I'm
> missing.
>
> 1. Front. Put chrome bumper crossmember into 77. I don't see any
> difficulties here, and the only parts I should need to purchase is new rubber
> mounting pads.
>
> 2. Rear. ???????? What is the easiest / cheapest way to convert back to CB
> ride height. I see Moss offers lowering springs and lowering blocks. Is
> there a preference? Will these be enough to bring it back to CB height?
>
> 3. Chrome bumper conversion. Straightforward, lots has been written about
> this.
>
> At this point, I don't foresee any other problems. It looks like the 73
> dashboard, windshield etc. will fit. Interior should fit as well.
>
> On another note, the 73 body will be available in about 2 weeks for pickup if
> anybody wants it. It will be a completely stripped rolling body tub with a
> RB front crossmember. It has poorly repaired accident damage on front right
> and rear left. Has a very bad paint job. Positive notes, front fenders look
> straight, replaced after accident?? Has had new trunk floor put in. Bonnet
> / boot lid included. Engine bay has starts of V8 conversion. You all know
> what this involves, relocated engine mounts, cuts on firewall, etc. Anybody
> want this? If I don't have any takers, it will probably go to the crusher,
> minus fenders weekend of Feb. 11th. Car located just outside of Charleston,
> SC.
>
> Thanks for the help and the discussion on camshafts. I was corresponding
> with a couple of people offline about it, and bringing it to the list seemed
> to answer everyone's questions, as usual.
>
> Glenn
> Looking forward to tax returns so I can buy some more V8 parts!
>
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> </A>
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