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SAUTO 07-03-2013 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Donger (Post 9790386)
That's silly. I was just scrolling through the pictures, saw that "car" and couldn't identify what it was. I obviously didn't closely examine the surroundings or I would have seen the scale.

As to the rest, I suppose that your definition as to what is an American differs with mine.
The following picture of it with kids in it didn't tell you something? Lol
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SAUTO 07-03-2013 12:34 PM
Vega s and monzas are highly sought after if in good condition got drag cars
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Frazod 07-03-2013 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by COchief (Post 9790602)
I don't know Fraz, he seems to be an awful lot like you. "what? no, I don't want the V8 or the manual, give me the V6 auto baby! And keep an eye out for any pristine 2006 Malibu's, them puppies are sweet."

Potshot for nostalgic purposes in honor of the good old days.

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Dick! nlm

The first car I drove regularly (parents' beater) was a '73 Vega. Took me six months to destroy it.

The first car I personally owned was a '77 Monza. That one lasted a bit longer, although it picked a rather inauspicious time to die - exactly midway between Norfolk and Missouri, when I was an e-nothing in the Navy and didn't have a pot to piss in. Ended up selling it to a local mechanic for $100 and a ride to the bus station. :D

DJ's left nut 07-03-2013 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO (Post 9790636)
if you have to herd it down the road have someone change the caster to newer specs.


Your car will drive so much better. Pm for details if you want. I fix them quite often for hot rod guys with this complaint, you just can't go by the original specs but it will drive like a dream and not wear the tires either
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PM sent. It's the last thing on this car that bugs me and I've been looking for solutions for 4+ years.

SAUTO 07-03-2013 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 9790690)
PM sent. It's the last thing on this car that bugs me and I've been looking for solutions for 4+ years.
Couple sent back. Sorry if they were long winded lol.


You are thing to have to basically tell someone what you want but caster isn't a wear angle so it really doesn't matter as long as they get the camber and toe set to factory specs and set caster to somewhere along the lines I laid out you will be fine.


Hope it cures your issues
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DJ's left nut 07-03-2013 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO (Post 9790806)
Couple sent back. Sorry if they were long winded lol.


You are thing to have to basically tell someone what you want but caster isn't a wear angle so it really doesn't matter as long as they get the camber and toe set to factory specs and set caster to somewhere along the lines I laid out you will be fine.


Hope it cures your issues
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My recollection is that they couldn't get the camber all the way to factory. They've shoved as many shims in there as they can and they got it close, but the camber has never been quite perfect.

Donger 07-03-2013 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO (Post 9790640)
The following picture of it with kids in it didn't tell you something? Lol
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I didn't get that far.

Dartgod 07-03-2013 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO (Post 9790806)
Couple sent back. Sorry if they were long winded lol.


You are thing to have to basically tell someone what you want but caster isn't a wear angle so it really doesn't matter as long as they get the camber and toe set to factory specs and set caster to somewhere along the lines I laid out you will be fine.


Hope it cures your issues
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DJ, If I were you I'd wait for Exoter to confirm that this is a good idea.

BigMeatballDave 07-03-2013 02:57 PM
I'd blow a million at this auction, easily.

DJ's left nut 07-03-2013 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 9790852)
DJ, If I were you I'd wait for Exoter to confirm that this is a good idea.
Isn't that the guy that loads his shop with those freeloadin' Mexicans? I wouldn't even trust him to change a side mirror...

mlyonsd 07-03-2013 05:01 PM
Inventory to be auctioned. Amazing.

http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/a.../Inventory.pdf

Sorry if repost.

SAUTO 07-03-2013 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 9790827)
My recollection is that they couldn't get the camber all the way to factory. They've shoved as many shims in there as they can and they got it close, but the camber has never been quite perfect.
Then your caster can't be right.

It would be almost impossible.

I'm almost positive that's what is wrong with your car. Like 99.99, sure.

Take it somewhere else. Hell when they get it on the machine call me and we can talk numbers and you can tell the guy where you want it.


Or take a little ride down here and we will fix it our at least figure out what went wrong. In a car like that camber should be easy. Like real easy. Then its just moving shims from one side to the other to get caster, but if that's not possible due to the amount of shims
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SAUTO 07-03-2013 06:56 PM
You will never get caster close.

Offset control arm shafts could be in your future.
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SAUTO 07-03-2013 06:56 PM
Something can't be "right" in that suspension though to have those issues.
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Tombstone RJ 07-03-2013 07:03 PM
wow, Evette Vanderbrink is really, really annoying.


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