New Suspension and Brakes on the Skylark

Got a PM requesting some info and pics on the Skylark. Work and family have been super busy and I haven't yet had time to finish the alignment and double check all fastener torques. I need to get this thing buttoned up so I can then give her a proper thrashing up in the Lake Berryessa Canyon area.

Here is a "Before" Video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxdcBCcyABs

Hopefully in a few weeks (when work hours get back to reality) I'll have an "After" video from up in the hills.

Front:
SC&C Street Comp AFX (with spring shim kit)
http://www.scandc.com/suspensions.htm#streetcompafx
Kore3 Brakes C5/6 325mm (12.79") Rotors
http://www.kore3.com/products.php?cat=11
Coil Spring Specialtes 550lb rate springs (stock length)
Alston Double Adjustable VariShock
1-5/16" OD Helwig Tubular Anti-Roll Bar
Lee Manufacturing 12.7:1 Steering Box
CCW "Classics" 17" x 9" x 5" Back Space
Nitto 555RII 275/40/17

Rears:
Currie control arms
Kore3 Brakes C5/6 305mm (12.00") Rotors with integral parking brake
SPC 130lb rate Springs (1" lowering)
Alston Double Adjustable VariShock
Helwig Tubular Anti-Roll Bar (Frame mounted)
CCW "Classics" 18" x 11" x 6.5" Back Space
Nitto 555RII 305/35/18

 

nice parts you got there

 

I think I started collecting these parts close to 3 years ago. No way the wife lets that happen in one lump sum.

 

very cool Chris. all that and a 4 speed. thats gotta be fun :beers2: :3gears:

 

That is super cool. I bet it handles well with that setup.

Nice Work ! ! !

Mark

 

Thanks Chris :TU:

 

Awesome set-up, SC&C knows their stuff. It'll handle awesome. Nice to see a pro-touring Buick with a great stance. I'll be doing my 70 soon with ridetech suspension.

 

Great looking setup!

 

Chris, a recent thread brought this some attention. Did your rear wheel/tire combo fit without any modifications? It looks great!

 

Yeah.. I know what you mean. Took me 13 years of part scrounging and selling the KZ1300 and all my extra computer parts to get my car on the road last year.

 

That is a really cool car! When I get back from the 'stan, I am doing that to my car... thanks for the inspiration! Did you convert the car to a manual...

 

Hey Chris, just for piece of mind, you're going to keep her looking totally stock, aren't you? I just love how aside of the stance and the wheels/tires that she looks like she's a well taken care of driver. :TU:

 

Where is the "after" video?

 

LOL - Now I know who owns that car!! The first time I saw that video it brought tears to my eyes!

 

Bump, we want more pics!

 

That's quite the hefty front sway bar, isn't it? :laugh: It's not tubular, it's solid! Same one I have on my car.

 

That is your video? I always show that to all my nonbeliever friends when they think these cars are heavy and gutlessou:

Awesome car and I love seeing Pro-tour Buicks:beer

 

I dont know how I missed this thread!

The car looks badd ass, love those rims...link...went to ccw but there are a couple that look like yours..
and yes, scandc.com knows their ****, just about the best front package for 17+ rims

 

I'M SO LAME!
I haven't logged on in months (9?). Work didn't slow down at all (50-60hr weeks), a blessing these days, and the family fun never ends. My wife ROCKS!

Matt: No mods to the rear...yet, but I haven't pushed this thing in the corners. I have had the car full (6) of PeeWee football players and their gear, a bunch of times, with no rubbing.
The front needs one fenderwell bolt switched to Button Head...maybe. After driving the thing all summer the springs and everything have settled and the left front is a 1/2" too low. If I hit a bump while at full steering lock the left front touches the bolt.

KFD: I did switch the car to manual. I helped a buddy put a 5-Speed in his '68 Firebird and he gave me his M20. I rebuilt it and put in an M22 gear set...It sounds so cool.

Steven: Before I can thrash out an "After" video I need to add a 1/4" shim under the left front spring. I just can't seem to find time to pull the suspension apart.

Phil: The car was a Survivor when I got it. I added the 455/M22/12 Bolt and suspension goodies but everything else is original. It's in great shape but the rear window leaks so it can't come out in the rain. I would love to paint it and put on a new vinyl top but I can even find time to back it out of the garage.

Sean: More pictures of suspension? Anything in particular you want?

John: Actually both sway bars are tubular. I was shocked at how light weight that front bar was when I picked it up.

Leon: That is my video. I have more footage that I may post from inside the car. After the burnout I drive over the marks...they are really long and you can hear the M22...sweet music!

 

I wish you luck with your project and I am excited to see the results. I recently made the audio from that video my ringtone, I hope there is no copyright:beers2: