Most all of my parts have arrived. Still waiting on the Hotchkis front sway bar which is supposedly in powder coating now. Should get an update on Monday. Going to get my blast cabinet ready – need to work on the vacuum on it and then have some smaller parts to clean. Going to try to focus on painting some of the smaller parts this summer and then when the colder weather arrives will start back on the 12-bolt rebuild and suspension parts.
4/6/2025 – Update
Went ahead and ordered the TKO 5-speed crossmember. This will allow me to go ahead and mount my front subframe without taking it apart again to mount the crossmember. The subframe is loosely attached to the body now. Still have the 12-bolt to rebuild, the suspension to work on and still waiting for the front sway bar from Hotchkis.
4/4/2025 – update
Most of my supplies have arrived. Need to unpack and store them somewhere in my full garage. I did order the mounting hardware for my front suspension kit. Should be here in time for next weekends project time in the garage.
3/31/2025 – More new supplies ordered
Stocked up on some paint and primer. Also got a good deal on this (on-sale from Eastwood.com) – a dustless block sanding kit:
3/30/2025 – New Parts on their way!
Spent some time in the garage taking inventory on stuff. Still need to order a few other things, but this is a start. Trying to focus on a few key items that have been difficult to source and\or low inventory as well as before the costs go up anymore as is forecasted.
These items are on their way:
Ordered a new set of dust shields to go along with my other front suspension parts.
Found some Trunk Spatter paint on eBay. Eastwood no longer has any and it has been difficult to find. This isn’t a spray can, but I still have a small area to touch-up on my trunk.
Also ordered a new spindle set which should work with my new Wilwood front disc brakes. Otherwise I would have to modify the existing OEM spindles. 
Status Update – 3/28/2025
Received part of my Hotchkis front suspension. Still waiting on the front sway bar. Also received my Wilwood front disc brakes (undrilled). A couple other smaller shipments are also on the way!
5/25/2025 – status update
I finally received my Hotchkis rear shocks and now have the complete rear suspension kit. I hope to get out to the garage this weekend to spend some time on my 12-bolt rebuild. I have also ordered the front Hotchkis suspension kit and the only item pending on that is the front sway bar. I also ordered the front undrilled disc brakes from Wilwood. I need to review and get a few smaller purchases for the front suspension before tackling that after the 12-bolt and rear suspension is done!
Edit: actually, it sounds like the front sway bar may be included in this shipment! So I will soon have the complete front kit!
5/16/2024 – Hotchkis subframe connectors
Received my Hotchkis subframe connectors today. Still waiting on the shocks for the read suspension kit.
4/6/2024 – subframe install
subframe re-attached to the body. All four bolts. Now to do some cleanup of the work area and then get back to the 12-bolt rebuild!
3/11/2024 – subframe progress
Took another look at how close things are and decided no more blocking was needed.
I used some bolts and these to help guide things and try to keep things lined up using the alignment holes. I have the actual tool to use once I get closer.
Got both back sides started. Just needed to jack up one side and with the rest of it blocked, I could wiggle it in place and then did the same on the opposite side. Might be able to get out to the garage later this week or weekend to get the front bolted up. Once I have all four ends bolted, I will tighten things up a little better.
