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.
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!
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!
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.
Had to use the smaller scissor jack to fit where I needed it to go. Also had to put a couple blocks under it to get to the right height. I was able to jack her up and block it one more time by myself with no issues.
Then I added a block to both sides in the back. Again, needed the scissor jack to get it where I needed it to go. I ended up getting a second scissor jack, thinking I might need one on the front and one on the back when I finally bolt it to the body.
I am within a few inches of where I need to be to mount it. Not sure if I will block it one more time or just jack her up the rest of the way. I may do some measuring of the bolts to see how much wiggle room I have. I will double-check with a rod if I am still lined up to where I need to mount it to.
Got an extra set of hands and got the subframe on my tire rollers. Started blocking little-by-little to get to the height I need. Thinking I can do the rest on my own now. Working in tight quarters!