The originality of the chassis was incredible with all original suspension components, shocks, exhaust, tags, inspection paint marks, brake shoes and pads, wheel cylinders, etc. Nothing had been replaced on this car and ALL were restored other than brake and fuel lines which were replaced as well as obviously the exhaust system. All the tags and ink stampings were reproduced for the car. Not an easy or cheap job but the over the counter reproduction pieces just don't cut it.
Some interesting things to note here;
orientation of the engine mount bolts in the frame. Baltimore cars are known for mounting the hardware with the nuts and washers on the top side unlike many of the other plants.
Front coil spring decals and placement.
Original dust shields on center link and tie rod ends.
Note lock washers placed behind the stop nuts on the upper control arms which is not how most were done.
The orientation of the rear shock bolts.
The types of brake and fuel line brackets used on both sides. Sometimes you will find an open on one side and a looped bracket on the other.
The original shocks were dated the same in the front as well as the rear. These are presently going thru an extremely expensive restoration and will be brand new when completed.
Last edited by SS427; 01-12-2019 at 08:53 PM.
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