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[GMCnet] Can't a 78 rear suspension bolt to a 73 frame? [message #295955] Mon, 22 February 2016 01:01 Go to next message
BobDunahugh is currently offline  BobDunahugh   United States
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The rear suspension that's still on the 78 convertible is in outstanding condition. I have that 73 I bought 3 months ago. There are 6 bolts that hold each side to the frame. Seems like a simple way to upgrade the 73. And while I'm at it LATE this year. I could upgrade to to the 403 with the entire front 78 frame assembly. Plus the 403 only has 154,000 on it. I ran a compression test early last year. All cyls were from a low of 145 to a top of 152 psi. Oil pressure at hot idle is about 30 psi. Uses a qt of oil every 12000 miles. Got all the parts to do it anyway. Bob Dunahugh
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Re: [GMCnet] Can't a 78 rear suspension bolt to a 73 frame? [message #295958 is a reply to message #295955] Mon, 22 February 2016 07:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
tphipps is currently offline  tphipps   United States
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Bob, And the adventure continues. I am sure the net is enjoying your resurrection. See it in Dothan.
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Re: [GMCnet] Can't a 78 rear suspension bolt to a 73 frame? [message #295968 is a reply to message #295958] Mon, 22 February 2016 10:00 Go to previous message
James Hupy is currently offline  James Hupy   United States
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Good upgrade Bob. Simple bolt in deal.
Jim Hupy
On Feb 22, 2016 5:17 AM, "Thomas Phipps" wrote:

> Bob, And the adventure continues. I am sure the net is enjoying your
> resurrection. See it in Dothan.
> Tom,MS II
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