1970 Duster, Trans-Am-inspired "Pro Touring" build
Hey guys figured I'd give an update here with some pics. Major changes since my last post in this thread include a swap to a factory-style torque converter and an 8 3/4 rear end! Whoohoo! The rear came from a 1967 B-body, I had the spring perches moved inboard to match up to my springs and a pair of custom-manufactured (for me) 15x8" Rallye wheels from TruDesign Wheel here in Denver. I also added another leaf to my spring packs by cutting the ends off another pair of main leaves and drilling holes for the plastic pads; this raised the back end substantially and helped firm it up improving my cornering and launch abilities.
Here's before the axle-and-spring operation
And after:
Hey guys figured I'd give an update here with some pics. Major changes since my last post in this thread include a swap to a factory-style torque converter and an 8 3/4 rear end! Whoohoo! The rear came from a 1967 B-body, I had the spring perches moved inboard to match up to my springs and a pair of custom-manufactured (for me) 15x8" Rallye wheels from TruDesign Wheel here in Denver. I also added another leaf to my spring packs by cutting the ends off another pair of main leaves and drilling holes for the plastic pads; this raised the back end substantially and helped firm it up improving my cornering and launch abilities.
Here's before the axle-and-spring operation
And after: