ctchap70's 81 Z28

[1dkm4me]

Those S spring style diff's are not very tight. They can act like an open rear axle. I remember Trans Am's always having a rear axles that were always having issues with popping around corners because they were too tight.

Was outside looking at car and decided to see what rear end was in it. It has a posi-trac with 3.08 gears. I was wondering because I read on here that some 81 z's came with open diff. Seems to be in good shape no metal chips or metal in housing. CC

 

[ctchap70]

Thanks Cowman. Yes got the a-pillar material from Kamikaze. I bought me some sheet metal for patching holes in floor yesterday. My wheels and tires will all be here tomorrow so I'll be able to roll it around. I been gathering tools and stuff to work with. Won't be long now and I can start sharing some pictures. Charlton

 

[ctchap70]

Those S spring style diff's are not very tight. They can act like an open rear axle. I remember Trans Am's always having a rear axles that were always having issues with popping around corners because they were too tight.

I will probably beef that rear end up. I plan on having 350 to 400 HP in the future. Doubt that aged stock stuff can hang with it. Thanks, Charlton

 

[ctchap70]

Got My Wheels!

Here's some pictures. Let me know what you think. Charlton

 

[81forme]

nice new rims always look good

 

[ctchap70]

Thanks 81forme. Yep they look good no matter what you put em on. CC

 

[ctchap70]

More Pics, Getting Started!

Grille that doesn't belong!

Front bumper cover removed, and no wasps!

Side shot, see the lake in the background, getting pretty around here.

 

[ctchap70]

More dissasembly

 

[ctchap70]

Rot From The Battery

Everybody needs some help & company, here's mine:

 

[81forme]

Nice progress. How bad is the support from the battery damage? Mine was more the battery tray but yours looks like it made it to the support.