View Full Version : Back from paint - vinyl roof done today


smith69z
Feb 10th, 09, 03:38 PM
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp294/donwsmith69z/RSZ1-1.jpg

Well after 5 months the car was back yesterday. I took off today to install the vinyl roof since I had to work all weekend. Put a ding in my restored windshield molding but no glue on the paint.
What do you guys think about the front ride height? It measures 12 1/4 from the center of the wheel which 1/4 to low but looks to low for me.

Skeeter55
Feb 10th, 09, 04:12 PM
I think the car and front ride height looks awesome. What did you do to lower the front (springs).

hereitis67
Feb 10th, 09, 04:26 PM
looking good don. i see why you where not there on saturday.:beers:

SixtyAte
Feb 10th, 09, 04:54 PM
Don...

Stance looks just right. Car is looking super...:thumbsup:



Kev

hihorse
Feb 10th, 09, 04:58 PM
take the small leaf out in the rear and it will be perfect.

77thor
Feb 10th, 09, 05:29 PM
No, no, no.... it sits perfect as it is now :)

Lawrence Shaw
Feb 10th, 09, 05:53 PM
Looks great...finish it and ride it!

KevinW
Feb 10th, 09, 06:01 PM
Don, it looks fantasic! Front looks fine, do you still need to install things in the trunk? :) the rear can come down .5 inches, then it will be perfect! looks like we will be doing the show/cruise circuit this summer!

chevy 67
Feb 10th, 09, 06:06 PM
little too high in the rear may settle when all together . very nice hoping to be at this point in the spring.

http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr186/lafnrat67/018.jpg

this is with new stock springs. wish i had went with 2 in drop ones. my local spring shop said they can de-arch them.

DougP
Feb 10th, 09, 06:14 PM
Stance looks great, I wouldn't change anything

smith69z
Feb 10th, 09, 06:35 PM
Thanks guys, as you all are aware a lot of work to go.
Skeeter55 - they are Moog 6308's springs. They just kept settling down. My other car sat higher.I would like another 1/2 to 3/4.
Kevin, nothing in the trunk yet.I'll see what it looks like with the spare tire in and some gas. I now know my low fuel light works. Its on dead "E".

KevinW
Feb 10th, 09, 07:17 PM
Don, this one looks much better that the last one!:thumbsup: :beers:

smith69z
Feb 10th, 09, 08:22 PM
Thanks Kevin, Once I get a little more done I would like to stop by for your critique.

Daytona Yellow 69 Z/28
Feb 10th, 09, 08:31 PM
Very nice :thumbsup: what size tires are you running?

lowbuck69x11
Feb 10th, 09, 08:43 PM
Car looks great! Did you put on the top yourself? My 69 is ready for one, and I might attempt it myself. Any Tips?

okiemark
Feb 10th, 09, 10:44 PM
what a pretty car. good job. nice work

RamAirDave
Feb 10th, 09, 10:48 PM
1/4" lower in the front than the Z I put 6308s in, but still looks good (assuming theres no tire rub) The rear will settle in some with the interior, but I wouldn't expect too much

Pro-Street69Camaro468
Feb 11th, 09, 04:48 AM
This is probably one of the best color combos for a vinyl top there is looks great and I think the stance cant get much beter....Great looking car....

KevinW
Feb 11th, 09, 05:02 AM
Thanks Kevin, Once I get a little more done I would like to stop by for your critique.

Sure, wait for the roads to get clean of salt first! I'm ready for my shake down drive :D Have both seats in :)

smith69z
Feb 11th, 09, 06:25 AM
One seat more then me!