65-70 Full Size Chassis Tech Forum

Blackheart4355 · Blackheart4355

Well, Today we tackled the front springs and shocks...have to say it was WAY harder than I expeced it would be. Trying to get the internal spring compressor to compress te spring enough was a chore..but once compressed enough..it went pretty easy.. opefully the rears will go MUCH easier...

since 1983 · since 1983

who can tell me what my trouble is on my 65 chev ( l ets say it s a 65 Laurentien ok ) so when i brake sometimes my pedal goes right down to the floor if i pumpit i will get back my presure , this happens sometimes and my pedal does sink if i hold it down firmly how about a mast...

LandShark68_2+2 · LandShark68_2+2

Hi all, I recently had new front springs and shocks installed on the 2+2 and during the alignment phase, the tech found the strut rod threads stripped at a point very close to getting the car perfectly aligned. So, now I'm looking for another LF strut rod. Looking online, I find very little. Lots of bush...

kal77im · kal77im

hello again.i am looking for suspension and steering parts for my 67 2+2 cab. i cant find it.does anybody know if there is other cars that have the same parts as mine

kal77im · kal77im

can anyone tell me what kind of 4 Disc Brake Kit is the best to use and where they sell them tanks

1965CS · 1965CS

Looking for leads on where to purchase new front coils for my 65 convert, sbc. Is it true that repro's are stiffer than originals? .... really don't want a rigid ride

kal77im · kal77im

hello every one.i am looking for monroe Hi jackers for my car.is there anyone who can tell me which one will fit on my peresienne 1967 2+2 tanks

Blackheart4355 · Blackheart4355

Hi all, Ok, so I have a question...before I brought the car down off the jack stands, and accidentally dropped the car on my shoulder, (long story and yes it hurt/hurts like hell) I managed to take a look at the diff and it's a 12 bolt...which I think is a good thing. But, my question is this, does the fact...

bulwarkfr · bulwarkfr

Any onr ever install rack and pinion on 69 Beaumont.I have found one from uni steer in the states retails for approx 1700 bucks if so how did it turn out.Whats the best way too improve front end handling thanks

cdnpont · cdnpont

While I'm about to be sitting in a open engine compartment soon, I thought it would be a good time to change my rad support bushings. They are pretty much toast, as is what seems to be becoming of most rubber parts on this car. My question is, is there a rad support bushing replacement source that is actu...

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

I am starting to look at getting tires for the 66. It currently has 15" with wires on it from a couple of decades newer, and even thought I'm not driving it I'm tired of the "new" look those wires give. I want to put 14" on with the stock GP covers but man, what a challenge. 14" is b...

Checker · Checker

Wow, take a look at this!!! i just found ... Very interesting restoration docu step by step!!! All i done is here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54T8PAfaLsA&feature=related Cheers, Bjoern

tramminc · tramminc

1965 -82, spindles stick out at the bottom by a 1/2 inch more that the 1968 spindles, so i questing the also bring the wheel more outward? -- Edited by tramminc on Friday 26th of August 2011 10:47:00 PM

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Anyone here know what other gas tanks will fit this, local person here needs a tank for his 66 Bonni 2dr. htp.????? Thanks pete

jonathanD · jonathanD

it seems im missing the steering coupler.... well most of it i was wondering why my colum was just sitting there lol with no mounting studs i figured it out fast...... soo wheere should i go napa said no......

66 Grande guy · 66 Grande guy

Hi guys I've been thinking about doing a slight upgrade on the 66 Grande to the extent of putting in a 67 dual master cylinder. I wasn't going to go the disc brake route as my drums system is freshly rebuilt with allnew lines etc and I don't plan on actually having to do repeated panic stops here in the p...

Blackheart4355 · Blackheart4355

Hi, Anyone know where either in Winnipeg or online I can get new bump stops for my Parisienne? The ones on the car are suffering from dry rot something fierce!

jonathanD · jonathanD

would the brake drums and shoes from an impala be the same as my car? also the U-Joint? -- Edited by jonathanD on Monday 17th of October 2011 11:01:35 PM

rarechev · rarechev

I bought a 12 bolt differential yesterday, i was told it needed only gears. today i took the cover off and the carrier is gone (no big deal) but also the carrier saddle caps are gone. can i use saddle from a different 12 bolt or is the diff now junk?

jonathanD · jonathanD

sooo the raer of my car bounces like cazy when i push on it? what should i replace the springs? also when im on this subject how could i raise the rear a couple inchs i also want a very stiff ride ( thats how i like it)

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Replacing springs and shocks on a 67 Parisienne (Preview) Well, Today we tackled the front springs and shocks...have to say it was WAY harder than I expeced it would be. Trying to get the internal spring compressor to compress te spring enough was a chore..but once compressed enough..it went pretty easy.. opefully the rears will go MUCH easier...	Blackheart4355	12	1420	May 23, 2012 by dualquadpete
	brake faillure (Preview) who can tell me what my trouble is on my 65 chev ( l ets say it s a 65 Laurentien ok ) so when i brake sometimes my pedal goes right down to the floor if i pumpit i will get back my presure , this happens sometimes and my pedal does sink if i hold it down firmly how about a mast...	since 1983	19	1802	May 14, 2012 by Stephenzone
	68 Parisienne Strut Rod question (Preview) Hi all, I recently had new front springs and shocks installed on the 2+2 and during the alignment phase, the tech found the strut rod threads stripped at a point very close to getting the car perfectly aligned. So, now I'm looking for another LF strut rod. Looking online, I find very little. Lots of bush...	LandShark68_2+2	2	729	May 12, 2012 by JC2+2
	SUSPENSION (Preview) hello again.i am looking for suspension and steering parts for my 67 2+2 cab. i cant find it.does anybody know if there is other cars that have the same parts as mine	kal77im	3	807	May 8, 2012 by oshawacliff
	breaks (Preview) can anyone tell me what kind of 4 Disc Brake Kit is the best to use and where they sell them tanks	kal77im	3	732	May 5, 2012 by rebelrouser
	Front coils ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Looking for leads on where to purchase new front coils for my 65 convert, sbc. Is it true that repro's are stiffer than originals? .... really don't want a rigid ride	1965CS	35	2642	May 5, 2012 by 1965CS
	shock absorbers (Preview) hello every one.i am looking for monroe Hi jackers for my car.is there anyone who can tell me which one will fit on my peresienne 1967 2+2 tanks	kal77im	2	757	May 1, 2012 by kal77im

	Rear end question (Preview) Hi all, Ok, so I have a question...before I brought the car down off the jack stands, and accidentally dropped the car on my shoulder, (long story and yes it hurt/hurts like hell) I managed to take a look at the diff and it's a 12 bolt...which I think is a good thing. But, my question is this, does the fact...	Blackheart4355	7	1131	Apr 2, 2012 by Pontiacanada
	Installing rack and pinion on 69 beaumont (Preview) Any onr ever install rack and pinion on 69 Beaumont.I have found one from uni steer in the states retails for approx 1700 bucks if so how did it turn out.Whats the best way too improve front end handling thanks	bulwarkfr	2	622	Mar 28, 2012 by rabbit64cs
	67 big car Rad Support Bushings, question? (Preview) While I'm about to be sitting in a open engine compartment soon, I thought it would be a good time to change my rad support bushings. They are pretty much toast, as is what seems to be becoming of most rubber parts on this car. My question is, is there a rad support bushing replacement source that is actu...	cdnpont	0	533	Mar 26, 2012 by cdnpont
	14" tires for 66 Grande Parisienne ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) I am starting to look at getting tires for the 66. It currently has 15" with wires on it from a couple of decades newer, and even thought I'm not driving it I'm tired of the "new" look those wires give. I want to put 14" on with the stock GP covers but man, what a challenge. 14" is b...	4SPEED427	56	4172	Mar 23, 2012 by 427carl
	1965 Pontiac restoration step by step video at youtube!!!!!! 65 66 Restoration (Preview) Wow, take a look at this!!! i just found ... Very interesting restoration docu step by step!!! All i done is here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54T8PAfaLsA&feature=related Cheers, Bjoern	Checker	1	744	Mar 11, 2012 by cdnpont
	For the guys that put corvette spindles on their cars... (Preview) 1965 -82, spindles stick out at the bottom by a 1/2 inch more that the 1968 spindles, so i questing the also bring the wheel more outward? -- Edited by tramminc on Friday 26th of August 2011 10:47:00 PM	tramminc	5	1338	Feb 21, 2012 by rebelrouser
	66 Bonniville gas tank (Preview) Anyone here know what other gas tanks will fit this, local person here needs a tank for his 66 Bonni 2dr. htp.????? Thanks pete	dualquadpete	6	974	Jan 17, 2012 by dualquadpete

	steering coupler? (Preview) it seems im missing the steering coupler.... well most of it i was wondering why my colum was just sitting there lol with no mounting studs i figured it out fast...... soo wheere should i go napa said no......	jonathanD	1	758	Jan 12, 2012 by 4SPEED427
	Dual master cylinder conversion on 66 grande (Preview) Hi guys I've been thinking about doing a slight upgrade on the 66 Grande to the extent of putting in a 67 dual master cylinder. I wasn't going to go the disc brake route as my drums system is freshly rebuilt with allnew lines etc and I don't plan on actually having to do repeated panic stops here in the p...	66 Grande guy	10	1821	Dec 23, 2011 by 66 Grande guy
	Bump stops for a 67 Pontiac Parisienne (Preview) Hi, Anyone know where either in Winnipeg or online I can get new bump stops for my Parisienne? The ones on the car are suffering from dry rot something fierce!	Blackheart4355	15	1103	Nov 29, 2011 by Blackheart4355
	Are impala brake drums the same? (Preview) would the brake drums and shoes from an impala be the same as my car? also the U-Joint? -- Edited by jonathanD on Monday 17th of October 2011 11:01:35 PM	jonathanD	16	1477	Oct 21, 2011 by 67Poncho
	need some help (Preview) I bought a 12 bolt differential yesterday, i was told it needed only gears. today i took the cover off and the carrier is gone (no big deal) but also the carrier saddle caps are gone. can i use saddle from a different 12 bolt or is the diff now junk?	rarechev	7	865	Oct 21, 2011 by dualquadpete
	My bouncy rear end! (Preview) sooo the raer of my car bounces like cazy when i push on it? what should i replace the springs? also when im on this subject how could i raise the rear a couple inchs i also want a very stiff ride ( thats how i like it)	jonathanD	7	1213	Oct 21, 2011 by Turn2Stone
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