1961 GMC Truck-Installing Mustang 2 Rack and Pinion Front Suspension-Part 1

Pete runs into serious problems with the cross member, and has to modifie it to work on our GMC Custom Truck. http://www.southwestrodandcustom.com or 972-420-1293

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[MyAussieDay]

You still off the Smokes Pete? If you are good on ya, it's a hard habit to break.

[swrnc]

Yeah still off the cigs.. Smoked for 35 years, woke up one monday morning, and decided to quite and haven't smoked since, that's been a month and a half now... The first 3 days was the hardest, after that it was down hill...

[DukeNukem65]

Hay Pete does it make sense to box the whole frame on my 70 Chevelle? Its been powder coated and I don't want to mess that up, is there any big benefit to boxing the frame. The goal is to make it strong and stiff for cornering

[swrnc]

No , on your chevelle you have a sub-frame, it's already pre-boxed from the factory, it will be fine the way it is...Usually what most people do is get the fully boxed lower rear control arms--edelbrock makes a good pair, and then install a pair of adjustable rear upper control arms on the rear end as well. On the front the tubular control arm system is the best with the biggest sway bar you can get... That shoud set you up.. Take it easy. Pete

[2tallbrandon]

agree! thats all i did with my 69 as well as poly urethane bushings, but edelbrock control arms were cheap and worked great! havent done my front end yet but i will one of these days... Im thinkin I can buy the front control arm kit and coil overs soon but its a toss up between that and bags all around... but $1500 i can do the tubular $3000+ for the bags that handle like crap but look cool... we shall see... chevelles are ment to cruise not haul ass but its fun to try anyway

[swrnc]

SCREW the air bags... LOOKS ONLY.... If you what performance and ride quality----go the cheap way and upgrade it with the tubulars..... AND SAVE MONEY DOING IT!!!

[haynestoby]

great videos but the back ground music has to go....it's hard to hear what he is saying

[johnsont963]

congrats on quiting smoking. I smoked for12 years and quit a year and a half ago. It nice to weld and be able to smell the argon again!!LOL

[2tallbrandon]

Yeah, I will end up going with the tubular and coil overs its a driver not a show car ...anymore : ( stupid kids with rocks and old ladies in parking lots... its a 20 footer for sure...

[oneoleqt]

wow i have cut down on my cigs but cant seen to knock the habit , good for you Pete , keep up the great work

[cassoa]

Two Thumbs Up! Keep Up The Good Work Pete.. ;)