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Old 10-14-2008, 05:49 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Galaxie427 View Post
...But the frame is really scaly ...
Don't worry about the frame. They used plenty of metal in it back in those days !

The things that require close inspection are the brake lines. Even the "hard" lines along the frame rail and the rear axle. Don't forget there are 3 flexible brake line, L and R front and the one from the frame to the rear axle.

Make certain to get the front ball joints checked, or is it old enough to have the twin I-beam front axle ?

Splurge and get new shocks. You'll be amazed at how much better it will ride.
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