Probably because with the rear valance panel on there is no room for the longer adjustable shackles. The factory length shackles barely clear the valance. I have seen where someone has cut sections out of the valance for adjustable shackles and it always looks like a hack job.
I have no doubt the trim pieces are secure, even though I said "hand pressure" to install them, that was pushing pretty hard one tab at a time. The fit is really snug. That being said, I will gladly take on your challenge and test them out at well over 70 mph!:lol:
That's an A body kit you posted. If you're doing an A body I suggest you go over to the forabodiesonly forum and check with those guys. there may be some differences between the E bodies and the A bodies. I know for sure there are some guys who have done the swap in the New Hemi Engine Swap...
I got the grille painted and learned something along the way. Probably learned it when I painted the original grille that's in the car and then forgot it. 😁 I painted the black center sections and intended to then mask them off and paint the main part of the grille. Well,it's pretty much...
Well, the Cuda got me onto the set! The set manager saw my car and came over to check it out, then offered to give my wife and I a walk through. We got pictures of the car and other areas of the set but unfortunately he asked us not to post anything on the internet and I have to honor that. I...
Kevin called me a little while ago and said to bring the car out there. He's the owner of the station and he thinks he can get me in there. We will see!
Funny you should say that! When I was married to my first wife I had my first Cuda, a 1970 340 4sp. and we also had a 1967 Impala SS 327 AT. She hated driving the Cuda so when we split up she kept the Impala SS and I kept the Cuda.
Unfortunately that won't happen. They are filming today and tomorrow starting at 6:00 PM and into the night both days. The State Police and Sheriffs Dept. will be blocking the roads during the filming. BTW, here's a picture of my car sitting behind that gas station before I restored it. The...