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Technical What stance should my 61 olds 88 have? New: Rear airbag info needed.

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by oldrelics, May 17, 2014.

  1. skipperman
    Joined: Dec 24, 2002
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    Ditto .. low and level .. get the pics thing together brother ....... ! oops .. you posted a pic as I was writing .... ;-)
     
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  2. tommy
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    You won't find any "slammed " cars from the 60s. We drove our shit every day and this rockers on the ground makes me think that the car is broke. Lowered yes but not "slammed" It looks stupid to these old eyes. I'd love to have a 62 Olds or Pontiac but I guess I I missed my chance.
     
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  3. oldrelics
    Joined: Apr 7, 2008
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    Huh? My rockers are far from the ground. It needs to be leveled out in back(next step). It rubs my garage apron because there is a hill leading up to it.


     
  4. 'Mo
    Joined: Sep 26, 2007
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    Just a heads-up. Cars with this much rear overhang are a real challenge to drive when very low, especially when entering/exiting a steep driveway.

    The car will also probably come down more, as the springs settle in.
     
  5. black 62
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    low with a slight rake...
     
  6. oldrelics
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    No comment on the taildragger look? I really think the rear fins on these cars pulls it off!!!
     
  7. chopolds
    Joined: Oct 22, 2001
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    Too new for a taildragger stance.
     
  8. Lone Star Mopar
    Joined: Nov 2, 2005
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    Still looks to high in the back, just get it level and youll be good.

    Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
     
  9. joeycarpunk
    Joined: Jun 21, 2004
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    from MN,USA

    Driveable low, no bags, slight decline to the rear on early sixties models for traditional look. Avoid the modern/broken frame laying look. I realize this goes against the current convention of it can't be too low crowd
     
  10. i vote for slight tail-dragger
     

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  11. oldrelics
    Joined: Apr 7, 2008
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    from Calgary

    I want to bag the rear only, so I can lift to get in and out of my garage, I don't have a clue on what to shop for in an inexpensive 2 air bag setup. Any body help?
     
  12. T.L.
    Joined: May 24, 2011
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    from Colorado

    Low & level...
     

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