1974 W200 Crew Progject
#121
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Azzie, one of the biggest issues I've had with changing springs is the bolt and the sleeve in the spring bushings get rusted together. I have addressed this in a couple ways. 1) if you aren't planning to save the old springs get out the torch and start cutting. 2) I have sawzalled the bolts between the spring eye and the hanger then saved the springs for other projects and installed new bushings.
If you need to replace the rear shackle I found that Stengel Brothers in PA is the cheapest and fast shipping.
Good luck.
If you need to replace the rear shackle I found that Stengel Brothers in PA is the cheapest and fast shipping.
Good luck.
#122
Azzie, one of the biggest issues I've had with changing springs is the bolt and the sleeve in the spring bushings get rusted together. I have addressed this in a couple ways. 1) if you aren't planning to save the old springs get out the torch and start cutting. 2) I have sawzalled the bolts between the spring eye and the hanger then saved the springs for other projects and installed new bushings.
If you need to replace the rear shackle I found that Stengel Brothers in PA is the cheapest and fast shipping.
Good luck.
If you need to replace the rear shackle I found that Stengel Brothers in PA is the cheapest and fast shipping.
Good luck.
#124
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Obviously the 40 year old paint chips let me down, but I really don't care too much. I need to install the seat belts and calibrate the speedo then I can get it inspected. On top of the "too-do" list is: 1) replace the disaster of turbo with one that works, 2) install some door and window seals, 3) sound deadening, sound deadening, sound deadening, 4) build a hitch, 5) add some traction bars. Then drive the snot out of it.
#125
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DUDE that looks great!
The red paint is not quite a match. but what the hey.
Maybe you can make it to Carlisle in it this summer?
The red paint is not quite a match. but what the hey.
Maybe you can make it to Carlisle in it this summer?
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We will look for you in the show field.
My daughter and I are hoping to be driving the oddity known as the Gauntlet.
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That is really great. I put about 100miles on mine as of yesterday. feels good just to have it moving down the road doesn't it?
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Thanks guys!!!! Its definitely a good feeling to drive this thing! So far everything works as it should. I have a couple injectors that were seeping around the injector nut. I tightened them down and hopefully a few heat cycles will seal things up. Its been getting a lot of attention, I don't know why, its just another old truck.....
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