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Did you replace the lower control arm bushings? I believe the pivolt is suppose to be torqued after the ride height is set otherwise they may be binding.

On my '68 the stamped steel part that the switch attaches to was bent when someone pulled the pedal back replacing the mastercyclinder. I had to replace it with another as no matter how much I bent it straight, it would flex/wobble just enough and have the same problem you are having.

I've been considering them too. My question is will they become "stuck" on the ball joint stud or inside the spindle if I would need to replace the joint or swap to the bigger ball joint at a later point.

If someone swapped to an 8 1/4, I'd bet that the fronts swapped to discs and 5 on 4.5 too.

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Any part numbers for the boots? I need to replace both my tie rods and ball joints.

I think there was a thread about the OD and ID of bushings not being correct tolerneces for press fits. Lower control arm bushing slides onto pin

When did the problem start? Looks like a few new parts. Were these replaced trying to fix the problem, or did it start after replacing them?

Just a driver? Drop the pan, check the bearings, timing chain and maybe a rear seal. Learned that one the hard way with an Olds 307Y that I put into an Electra I had from great aunt. Most other stuff can be done while the engine is in the car.

Mine had sat for years before the previous owners got it running again. First couple years it probably used a quart every 500 miles. It's better now, but suspect the valve stem seals have crumbled away. Probably only put 1500 miles on a year so I haven't done anything yet.

I'll second the marine gauge pod radio. I have that same one too. The only thing I don't like about it is the push button up/down on the volume is a pain while driving with the top down. I've bought different with a rotary knob, but have yet to install it. Crutchfield has a several...

Did you rebuild the carb or is it a remanufactured one? Just because it was bought as a rebuilt, doesn't mean it was done right. My float on my 1920 was so far off, I'm surprised it even ran. If I recall the float was suppose to be set at about 3/16" and it was more like 3/4".

Project creep, but with the engine out, might consider swapping the K frame due to the one year only idler arm. Also, what do you have for brakes?

Also the trans linkage.

No sticker, but the air cleaner looks big enough to be a super six setup.

Just another thought. I'm not familiar with the 273 at all, but it sounds like differences pre 65. I wouldn't depend on just the model year of the car with what actual 273 may be under the hood. Lots of time has passes since theses cars left the factory.

What are other used 2008s going for? 2800 seams like a low ball offer considering what the used market is now.

Should be some hitch pins on the pistons are shown. Might still have some issues getting the top to latch. My top has shrunk a bit and can be difficult to to latch if its been down too long or is cool outside. I've CAREFULLY taken some ratchet straps to the roof header and then to either the...

I think I had a similar issue when replacing my radiator when going from an 18" to 22". If I recall, I cut parts off the lower hose and used it for the upper.

I don't want to cut may dash, so my current solution is adding a marine guage pod radio. Round, doesn't look out of place next to my tach, and doesn't have all kinds of flasing lights that look out of place on our cars. Has bluetooth and USB capablity.

There's been a few threads on here about issues with the currently avaliable lower control arm bushings. If I recall, there were some issues with the ID of the inserts on the bushings and the OD of the pivot shaft. As much as NOS sounds like a good ieda, depending how old they are the...

No restrictions, as in using it as a daily driver? Sounds too cheap to me. What are your liablity limits? State minimum coverages are usually way too low. As much as I'm concerned about lossing my car, I'm more concerned of someone coming after my other assets (house, savings, etc) if I'm at...

I know you want to keep things original, but do you have disc brakes up front? Have you though about upgrading? Might keep that in mind and go with BBP instead of SBP. I don't think the 8 1/4 ever came SBP.

When using the factory schematics, get yourself a set of colored pencils. Highlighting the lines will make it alot easier to follow.

Floor pan changed a bit around 74 for catalytic converters and tracks also changed. I'm still trying to figure out the differerances. Looks like maybe need to make some adapter plates for my '68. Sound like the cat was on the drivers side, but at the moment it looks like the tracks are...

Have you checked the polarity of your ground and gun? They are different for solid and flux core. It might be set wrong.

Check the heat riser. Mine tends to stick occasionally.

You said just to store, so do you really need a stand at this time? Maybe just some 2x4 and casters if you're just keeping it around. I really don't undertand why anyone would want a 3 legged, just too unstable especially moving it around. I had a 2.2 on one and it was very unstable. I've...

Thought about an I beam and a trolley hoist or gantry crane? Even an engine hoist, I'd make it taller than 8ft. What are you going to use the loft for? I think I'd figure the minimum height used in the loft and maximize the height on the ground floor. Maybe even consider the I...

Being close to Illinois you can search a VIN on the SOS website. Won't tell you who owns it, but will tell if currently plated in the state.