Ditto on the shop manual.  Got mine on Ebay for my 1991 Sunbird for $7 and it has been an invaluable resource for bloodying the knuckles and wishing I had better tools.

1 hour ago, Fitzy said:

Oh, and make sure you've got beers in the fridge

mandatory !!!

 

1 hour ago, Fitzy said:

Frosty's right about the repair manual: FYI I got mine through Faxon Literature. They are a direct reprint of the original GM issued manuals.

got my one from Rockauto ! certainly the first thing to buy imho

Just found it on the motor bookshop for 30 bucks.... Done deal!!! 

Wow, that was one hell of a back read! Yall are nuts!  Anyways, UA, welcome bro. Good to have ya. Cant wait to see your progression! Don't forget to send us lots of pics as you update us. We do love our pics. 

Hey UA (we can't keep calling you that - how about a name?)

Have a look at my post from last year re what I did to bring my paint back to life (I was bored one weekend.) 

 

As far as the trunk lid goes...If you replace it...Pay close attention to the the radius (curved radius like on your car as opposed to a sharp 90 degree bend) of the front corners of the replacement lid...They may vary from the 2 door hardtop.. convertible...2 door sedan (post)..4 door sedan ( post) from the 4 door hard top..

Well firstly the name's Marcus, been a week or so, so I thought I would give you an update. Bit of background, am waiting for wife's cousin to get his shop together so I can get started.... So in a holding pattern it terms of physical work. But I'm like a dog with a bone, so took the wife over to see 'Lucky' and had another good look round. Saw a few bits that need replacing... And this week have managed to score all the parts. So am now a dog with two tails..... and dying to get started. 

Oh that's RUFF man...

8 hours ago, Untalented_Amateur said:

Well firstly the name's Marcus,

hi Marcus , dont forget to post your progress!!

i bet your super ready to get dirty... good on you  

So been a few weeks but some replacement parts have started to gather in my garage.......  

So next question for all you experts, if I go for a Ridetech Street Grip suspension upgrade which lowers her by 2", what is the largest wheel and tire combo that will fit without rubbing issues? 15x8s or 17x8s? 

19 minutes ago, Untalented_Amateur said:

So been a few weeks but some replacement parts have started to gather in my garage.......  

So next question for all you experts, if I go for a Ridetech Street Grip suspension upgrade which lowers her by 2", what is the largest wheel and tire combo that will fit without rubbing issues? 15x8s or 17x8s? 

Marcus I dropped my 64 3 inches in the front and there is tons of room with my stock tires and rims 

I think to get what your after you should front a rim and tire up to the front end and check your clearance . Offset is a big issue to check , 

I would talk to your tire shop 

they will know what will fit well and what won’t 👍👍

Thanks for the info, might have to take a leap on one at the size I want  see if it works, I know I need a minimum 15" rim to fit the disc brake conversion I am looking at. 

yeah but what you can do with that rim is, change the tire profile to suit the space....

you gotta have a mate that you can loan a rim/ tire set up off before you commit to buying stuff that may be wrong! 

having said that, i think your pretty safe with a 15 inch rim.... justA watch that off set mate, then get a tire of say a 50  or 60 profile...

That is the cool part about what we do! your not only rebuilding a car, your upgrading it, to suit today's roads and performance specs ! back in 62 they didnt have tires like today, let a lone trick rims 

 you do have to tell us about this ride tech upgrade kit ???