justadayplayer
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Hello all. I'm a 30yr auto body tech and constantly building project cars. This is my latest endeavor. 1971 B body, 440, 727, 8.75. PO asking $11k, i traded my '68 Merc Cougar for it. My intentions for this build are Roadrunner clone, Sassy Grass, factory stripe kit, factory interior with staggered Weld wheels and BFG tires.
After what I thought was a good visual inspection I drove this beast 5 miles from shop to home. Longest 5 miles in my life! A white knuckle, pants pooping experience to say the least...
I had front tires fighting each other to the point of constant squealing, jerking from left to right and braking resulted in teeth shaking tremors the likes of which only known by earthquake survivors.
So, without delay I will begin ordering a front suspension overhaul kit and a budget front power disc brake kit. Any advise/recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Budget is key here. Im hoping to pull off entire build for around $10k doing all work myself (less front end alignment)