Hi All, I am getting ready to put my '55 on the road (4dr Century Hardtop). It's a leadsled and not a resto. Consequently, I am doing a few updates first. I would like to drop the car 3" in the front and rear. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on what coils may work best for the front. I have heard 70s El Camino coils work...but maybe only for 2". I am not going to mess around on the rear (due to the taper) and am just gonna get a set of 3" Jamco Coils - as I have heard they are awesome. But I thought there may be a lower cost option for the front. I am also doing a front disc break conversion using the Scarebird kit. I am thinking I am going to match it up with a 7" dual booster, dual master and a proportioning valve. All mounted in the same under-mount location using the original push-rod. I will keep you updated on what later-model parts I use, their cost and how it turns out. For the future, I am also thinking of going to an electric wiper motor. Anyone have any advice? Thanks.
let me know how that scarebird conversion works im looking to go that route and let me know about the 70s elcamino front coils for the 2 " i was thinking on doing the fat man drop spindals but that is a pretty penny thanks
i just had 3 in.drop springs put on my 55 2dr post,got both sets from jamco.price was not to bad.i have manuel brakes and steering,ity seems the car steers easier.well satisfied,recommend jamco front and rear.it seems the hardtop sits a little lower than a post car,might go with 2 in for the rear.donny
Regarding the electric wipers here is a link that may be useful. http://www.newportwipers.com/products.php?product_id=10019 Ross
after looking at the website of jamco i think i have found the way to go does anyone know that if i install these coils and shocks if there is any modification of anything else like the steering arms like if i did drop spindals or is it just install and play?
i looked at drop spindals,i think you have to bend the control arm with these.with the springs you dont have to do anything.iput new stock shocks on the front and they have about 6 ins of travel,just beware of big pot holes.i'll try and send you a couple more pics.
sounds good as of right now im not sure if i wanna do 3" front and back or 3" in the front and 2" in the back
