You're suspended!

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In order to accurately test battery fitment, I had to mount the front suspension cross member so that I could install the steering gearbox.  The batteries will need to clear that.   I had spent months rebuilding all the brakes and suspension for the car, prior to deciding to go electric.  Fortunately, all those parts should work fine with the EV conversion. 

Rebuilt front suspension and brakes with Carl Nelson lowering springs, new Koni shocks, and Carl's camber plates


Front suspension all new or rebuilt ready to be assembled

Front suspension crossmember ready to be installed

Front suspension in place

Rebuilt struts and front brakes ready to be bolted in

 

Back on the ground, albeit with no weight and riding a bit high compared to Paul's

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