Metalhead140

Looks good! I actually really like how the white lines look, and I'm normally not a fan. What size and type are the tyres? I wonder how they'd look with a small spacer to fill out the wheel well a bit more?

CraigH

I love the 18's but there is something about the white stripe combo that appeals.

They are 215/70/15 Michelins.

The rear could certainly benefit from a small spacer for looks

One side benefit is there in absolutely no Tramline in the steering -

René K.

Wow... what a great thread about a beautiful C3. Thanks so much for sharing all these details with technical descriptions and pictures.

In fact, I am currently also revising my complete Interior on my 72... getting rid of two dash wiring pigtails poorly added by a previous owner for a fog lamp and second alarm siren... replacing the heater core (A/C car)... replacing seatbelts and carpet.

So I found/find your thread outstanding helpful!!!

Much success and a lot of fun for this year´s Corvette season!

Cheers from Germany...
René

CraigH

Thanks René

Glad you found it of value.

Will start updating it again soon.

Hopefully you will post your progress as well.

CraigH

Getting ready to rework the front suspension again.

Last time I did a complete rebuild and all was good but I want to resolve two things.

1) Need more Caster to match the Borgeson Box. I have 4+ and it drives well but want to get even more without having excessive Camber.

2) I run the semi coil overs on front with it relatively low so the overall shock travel is not huge. Theses lower arms will let me get my shock travel back again without the spring base being wound down heaps. They will also provide a stronger bottom mount compared to the original shock mount point.

All the kit is from Global West.

Metalhead140

Those lowers look nice! I run the same uppers, and am very happy with them. I actually am running through bolts with nuts for my shocks as I didn't trust the threads in the lower arms, and have it on my todo list to check shock travel and possibly add some spacers between shock and arm to compensate for my ride height. What coilovers are you running?

CraigH

Yes certainly an impressive looking lower arm

I am using Double Adjustable Semi Coilovers from Speed Direct. Not sure what they use now but when i got mine they were QA1 main bodies with their springs.

Metalhead140

Very nice! I look forward to your impressions once you get the global west arms fitted. What swaybar size(s) and spring rates are you running?

CraigH

Its the stock small block sway bar and i think I have 450 springs.

CraigH

Got some time today to start the Control arm swaps.

Started by measuring existing ride height at front



Turn steering to right and unlock lower coil over locking ring





Next wind down the main ring that removes tension from the spring.



Disconnect the sway bar.



Remove cotter ping from lower ball joint and loosen castle nut..



Disconnect the ball joint taper with tool.



Loosten the 3 bolts that hold inner bottom side of control arm then remove.

CraigH

Compare original to the Global West lowers.

CraigH

Original Lower wiped over and ready to pack away.

CraigH

Removed damper from car and remove spring plates etc.







Now I needed to remove original bottom shock mount as it will use the new one from Global West.





Now I need to stop till I can get some Mobil 1 synthetic grease to start the reassembly.

Will strip other side tomorrow if I have time.

CraigH

Updated Thread Index - Have been meaning to do it for a while.

mysticpete

Are you being sponsored by Federal hahaha

Spent 45mins reviewing the Global West offerings last night, Thanks

CraigH

Would be nice to be sponsored by someone....but unfortunately no.

The Federal battery is sitting there as it has died.

Got a new AC Delco one last week. Vette had been sitting and I had not fully closed the centre rear compartment lid so light had been on for many weeks...There was no coming back for the battery. :-(

Alan 71

Hi Craig,
I couldn't sleep at night without a battery disconnect.
There was a period of time that I was so antsy about it that I would bring the **** In the house with me so I could be SURE it was disconnected without having to go back to the garage to check!
Regards,
Alan

CraigH

I understand what your saying Alan.

Have flattened the battery 3 times in 7 years so has not been too bad.

Each time it was the light in the center rear storage compartment.

Now I just plug the car into the battery tender when it's not in use.

CraigH

Slow progress but got some time on weekend to remove the remaining suspension and clean up.

First loosen and remove the cross brace.



Loosen upper arms and pop ball joint





However electric fans were in way stopping easy arm removal so luckily 6 bolts and its out quickly







Upper arms out.







Comparison of upper arms shows the ball joint is offset further back on Global West arms.



Kit ready to go in.

bmans vette

Love the look of those Global West arms.......
I have QA-1's new coilovers for the C3 sitting in my parts room just waiting for the body to come off the frame.
Just have to find the coin to get the GW arms......