NOT A TA
11-18-2016, 06:24 AM
EDIT: Thanks for looking but I needed to get this stuff on the way. Ordered from NPD this afternoon.
Started this project hoping I'd be able to replace the original rear springs for now knowing there were some rust issues that would need attention eventually but we know how that goes so down the rabbit hole I went. A couple of the mounting points for the spring pockets were rusted out which couldn't be seen till the spring pockets were out. Since the torque boxes are sandwiched in under the frame rail I figure I might as well get it over with now, BUT, I need to act quickly or make it movable so I can work on others cars in the space it's taking up. Need trunk floor pan, drop offs, frame rails, torque boxes, and tank strap mounts. Looking for recommendations on brands that fit and suppliers that keep these pieces in stock. Need to order so stuff gets shipped quickly or I pick up in FL. Any help appreciated!
For inquiring minds, the car is a 67 RS SS vert I've had many years. Had some extra time so I figured I'd do the springs so I could drive it this winter. I knew the springs were shot and haven't used the car for 5 years because of them. I'm in deep on my 70 Firebird project so I can't do a full restoration now even though I have rotisserie etc. available. Everybody likes pics so here's one.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/67%20Camaro%20RS%20SS%20Conv/20161111_193930_zpscwd9uqpx.jpg (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/NOTATA/media/67%20Camaro%20RS%20SS%20Conv/20161111_193930_zpscwd9uqpx.jpg.html)
Started this project hoping I'd be able to replace the original rear springs for now knowing there were some rust issues that would need attention eventually but we know how that goes so down the rabbit hole I went. A couple of the mounting points for the spring pockets were rusted out which couldn't be seen till the spring pockets were out. Since the torque boxes are sandwiched in under the frame rail I figure I might as well get it over with now, BUT, I need to act quickly or make it movable so I can work on others cars in the space it's taking up. Need trunk floor pan, drop offs, frame rails, torque boxes, and tank strap mounts. Looking for recommendations on brands that fit and suppliers that keep these pieces in stock. Need to order so stuff gets shipped quickly or I pick up in FL. Any help appreciated!
For inquiring minds, the car is a 67 RS SS vert I've had many years. Had some extra time so I figured I'd do the springs so I could drive it this winter. I knew the springs were shot and haven't used the car for 5 years because of them. I'm in deep on my 70 Firebird project so I can't do a full restoration now even though I have rotisserie etc. available. Everybody likes pics so here's one.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/67%20Camaro%20RS%20SS%20Conv/20161111_193930_zpscwd9uqpx.jpg (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/NOTATA/media/67%20Camaro%20RS%20SS%20Conv/20161111_193930_zpscwd9uqpx.jpg.html)