Chevelle SS Restomod Phase I: Disassembly and Suspension

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With the planning phase complete, it was time to start disassembling the car.  The car was taken completely apart.  To do a thorough examination of the frame, it was media blasted down to bare metal.  Factory welds and weld splatter were ground down to clean up the frame.  After the frame was properly cleaned and prepped, a coat of chassis paint was laid down.

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PSI tackled the suspension with the goal of making the ride and handling like a modern car.  This required all the suspension components to be upgraded.  Global West tubular upper and lower arms were installed up front.  In the rear, Global West tubular adjustable links and tubular lowers were used.  To add rigidity, Global West front and rear sway bars were added.  All polyurethane bushings were used.  To give the car a proper stance, Global West springs were used.  1/2″ lowering springs in front and 1″ lowering springs in the rear.  KYB gas-a-just shocks were used front and rear.  Moog steering components were used.  The steering box is a 92 Camaro IROC quick ratio box.

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With the chassis and suspension taken care of, work moved on to the body.


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