cliff, i have a 76, big block auto cordoba. love that car. when i bought it the previous owner (whoms daughter i dated shortly after i bought the car...haha) had lowered it about 2 inches in the rear and loosened the torsion bars. i dont know about yours but mine has sway bars front and rear, that is the smoothest riding car ive ever owned, better than my lexus SC400. Having it lowered helped the look in my opinion, it lust wasnt all decked out like the usual "lowrider" Id say go for it, you probably wont regret it.