Completing the G-body frame was a fun process. However, lowering the body down on the G-body frame mounts was very spooky! I used the Energy Suspension body mount kit (purchased through Summit Racing). I also used new stock metric fasteners purchased from Dixie Monte Carlo.
I have never taken a car apart this in-depth before, so it was a great learning experience. I would change 2 things if I had it to do over again. 1st, have help lifting up and lowering the body back down to the frame. 2nd, install the fuel lines before lowering the body back down to the frame!
Anyway, to the pics!
I have shown the tear down, the frame build up, the body floor pan clean up, the firewall /rocker/door jamb painting, the frame/body joining – now on to the engine clean up. I’m pretty sure you all will like this next set of posts. The engine is really one of the neatest transformations on this car. Its worth noting also during this build up, I have kept track of most of the expenses. Finding the excellent parts for amazing prices is a big part of this build and I really want to see roughly how much the $$$ total will be. To give ya an idea though – 50K mile LQ4 complete long block $500.00 purchased in March 2010.
keep checking back for updates!
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