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vbrad26
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 Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 9:50 am Post subject: Re: Anyone Recognize This '73 Squareback? - Now A "Build" Thread? |
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Long time no update.
Not a lot to share...just been enjoying driving it around.
But yes, I did get the seats mounted. The rest of the interior (headliner, full carpet kit, door cards) will be done in about a month or so.
However I do have a question.
I did a search on rear shocks. From what I could find on here, most people are saying OEM length rear shocks are ok even on lowered cars.
I'm not even sure how many splines the rear is down at this point.
But if you are down at eye-level, the top of the rim is only about 0.5-1.0" from the top of the fender arch. So it it is decently low.
I have the Monroe 5752's up front...can I use those in the rear as well? I'm thinking no, probably different style.
The car currently has an air shock setup in the rear, but they need to be replaced and I don't think they should be replaced with another set of air shocks, so I'm just trying to decide on what to do.
Any input would be appreciated!
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vbrad26
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| Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:39 am Post subject: Re: Anyone Recognize This '73 Squareback? - Now A "Build" Thread? |
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Finally have most of the interior sorted. All new carpet, headliner, door cards (front, rear passenger and cargo area) rear bench re-upholstered and the finishing touch, COCO mats.
I have a new dash to put in...just got to get around to doing it...
Still so much to be done though. |
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Bobnotch
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Joined: July 06, 2003
Posts: 22425
Location: Kimball, Mi
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| Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:28 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone Recognize This '73 Squareback? - Now A "Build" Thread? |
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| vbrad26 wrote: |
Long time no update.
Not a lot to share...just been enjoying driving it around.
But yes, I did get the seats mounted. The rest of the interior (headliner, full carpet kit, door cards) will be done in about a month or so.
However I do have a question.
I did a search on rear shocks. From what I could find on here, most people are saying OEM length rear shocks are ok even on lowered cars.
I'm not even sure how many splines the rear is down at this point.
But if you are down at eye-level, the top of the rim is only about 0.5-1.0" from the top of the fender arch. So it it is decently low.
I have the Monroe 5752's up front...can I use those in the rear as well? I'm thinking no, probably different style.
The car currently has an air shock setup in the rear, but they need to be replaced and I don't think they should be replaced with another set of air shocks, so I'm just trying to decide on what to do.
Any input would be appreciated!
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Stock length is ok, until you really start to drop it. Stay away from gas shocks as they'll kill the ride. Just my take on it.
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Cschenkel
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Joined: February 20, 2013
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Location: San Bruno, CA
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| Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone Recognize This '73 Squareback? - Now A "Build" Thread? |
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| vbrad26 wrote: |
Finally have most of the interior sorted. All new carpet, headliner, door cards (front, rear passenger and cargo area) rear bench re-upholstered and the finishing touch, COCO mats.
I have a new dash to put in...just got to get around to doing it...
Still so much to be done though. |
where are those coco mats from? |
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vbrad26
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Location: FL
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| Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:31 am Post subject: Re: Anyone Recognize This '73 Squareback? - Now A "Build" Thread? |
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| Bobnotch wrote: |
Stock length is ok, until you really start to drop it. Stay away from gas shocks as they'll kill the ride. Just my take on it. |
I ended up throwing some "OEM" gas shocks in there and I'm pretty sure toasted them in a few months.
I am currently looking at these. Would like to raise the rear a bit anyway.
https://www.jbugs.com/product/9570.html?utm_conten...MwQAvD_BwE |
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vbrad26
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| Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:32 am Post subject: Re: Anyone Recognize This '73 Squareback? - Now A "Build" Thread? |
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| Cschenkel wrote: |
where are those coco mats from? |
Direct from COCO
https://www.cocomats.com/ |
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