Haha going good so far Many hours and too much money! I'm from western Mass 20 min outside of springfield
Thanks! Not a monster but not a cruiser either, I wanna go fast! Rebuilding rear end also. Replaceing pinion seat, bearings, 2 axles, fluid and sandblasting. When I get the rear end back I'm going to have back of car competed. Suspension, brakes, and welding work done! Next is trans and engine, swapping 2brl intake and carb to a 4brl
Is this where the shock comes thru the floor and is bolted to the plate? If so, i had to reinforce those plates for the shocks.
Yes, and no. Your car is equipped with staggered shocks, so only the RH shock comes through nearer the floorboard area, as it sits in front of the axle.
When I disassembled my car it did not have the staggered shocks. they were both in front of the axle, and their are two other access holes in front of the one you pointed out. those are still accessible to install the shocks. thanks for everything, if this is not right let me know man. Here are some pics, before and after. rebuilt rear end also, bearings, seals, two new axles, sandblasted and painted, new shackles, eye bolts, and shocks!Yes, and no. Your car is equipped with staggered shocks, so only the RH shock comes through nearer the floorboard area, as it sits in front of the axle.
The LH shock sits behind the axle and bolts to that box above it; the one that you had to weld to the trunk floor. It's visible hanging off the left framerail here:
The factory access hole for service. Also note the spare tire J-hook mount:
-Kurt
