Airride Parts

I ordered a bunch of parts online for my front suspension air ride setup and have been waiting patiently for them. They are finally here. Now, I need to get some more fittings to pull it all together but here it is.

5 gallon tank with 4 - 1/2 inch ports

1/4 inch air line - 100 ft

2 - Air pumps from a Buick

1 - Paddle valve with a dual needle gauge.

Installing a new Front Suspension

I decided that I would try to install a common low-rider practice of air-bags instead of springs. So follow along below and see the process.

Removing the original A-Arms, both upper and lower

Installing the lower A-Arm spacers and plates

Installing the upper and lower pieces and the A-Arms, lower bump stops, air bags before putting the newly rebuilt upright spindles.

The Old Shop

When my wife and I moved into the city we rented an apartment with a 1 car garage. It was a typical philly row house and we shared what was an open bay 2 car garage with another tennant. So, basically we got one half of it..

Well...I guess that is when things started to get moving because I had a place to store parts, work on parts and generally tinker...but of course..not enough room.

I stumbled on this picture and thought to share it. Let me say that this was about 6ft 2 inches high..barely enough room to walk..but I certainly enjoyed it.

Dash preparation

This is a 1949 Mercury Dash that I have converted to be used in my car. It is a bolt in replacement. I have used a rattle can color that i liked and laid a lot of clear coats. Also, just for those interested, a speedometer cable mated from the stock speedo to the TH-350 trans is a 65-72 Chevy truck.

Here is a picture of the dash in bare metal with the gauges mocked up. Wish I could keep it this clean all the time or have it chromed. That would RULE!!

I am looking for some pieces of trim so keep your eyes open and let em know.