Brought Home The Dream: '69 RS Z/28

[cruiserofland]

Here’s my current ride height. Measured today at the rockers based on the assembly manual for shipping heights (fuel tank was mostly empty) and it’s about 9 3/4” front and 9 1/4” rear, so slightly high in front and within spec in rear. I prefer more of a lower trans-am stance anyway, so I’ll have to check what front springs are in there but I expect Moog 6308s will be in my future

[x77-69z28]

Originally Posted by cruiserofland

Here’s my current ride height. Measured today at the rockers based on the assembly manual for shipping heights (fuel tank was mostly empty) and it’s about 9 3/4” front and 9 1/4” rear, so slightly high in front and within spec in rear. I prefer more of a lower trans-am stance anyway, so I’ll have to check what front springs are in there but I expect Moog 6308s will be in my future

This is exactly how my 42,000 mile Z sits. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Buddy

[cruiserofland]

Did some investigative work and pulled the rear seats to check for any chalk markings. Turns out it looks like the car was taken down to bare metal to be repainted so no X3 behind the seat, but was a good opportunity to remove the protective plastic around the new upholstery that had been left behind 10 years ago. According to the records the interior was done by Biel Upholstery in Chicago - anyone know them? The seats are in killer shape, all replaced 10 years ago.

There were more hooks than I was expecting so photos attached for future folks looking to pull their rear seats. I used the killer trick suggested on Team Camaro to put a plastic mallet between front seat and rear, then lean on the front seat to help pop the rear seat bottom back and up to release it from the hooks.

[mockingbird812]

Originally Posted by cruiserofland

Did some investigative work and pulled the rear seats to check for any chalk markings. Turns out it looks like the car was taken down to bare metal to be repainted so no X3 behind the seat, but was a good opportunity to remove the protective plastic around the new upholstery that had been left behind 10 years ago. According to the records the interior was done by Biel Upholstery in Chicago - anyone know them? The seats are in killer shape, all replaced 10 years ago.

There were more hooks than I was expecting so photos attached for future folks looking to pull their rear seats. I used the killer trick suggested on Team Camaro to put a plastic mallet between front seat and rear, then lean on the front seat to help pop the rear seat bottom back and up to release it from the hooks.

Just caught your post on this.....I do indeed know Beil Upholstery. Here is a snap shot of, then owner (ca March 2007), Gordy Carlson and me. Gordy was the original owner of my ‘62 Max Wedge Plymouth Savoy and my son and I tracked him down at his business for a visit. Wonderful visit filled with wonderful stories of surprising the 409 boys at the local drag strips!!!!

[cruiserofland]

Originally Posted by mockingbird812

Just caught your post on this.....I do indeed know Biel Upholstery. Here is a snap shot of,then owner (ca March 2007), Gordy Carlson and me. Gordy was the original owner of my ‘62 Max Wedge Plymouth Savoy and my son and I tracked him down at his business for a visit. Wonderful visit filled with wonderful stories of surprising the 409 boys at the local drag strips!!!!

Very cool! Looks like one of the previous owners misspelled their name, which I guess explains why I couldn't find 'em. The interior was changed to deluxe houndstooth around 10-15 years ago, so Gordy was likely the owner at that time. So thank you Beil Upholstery for your great work!

[enio45]

Originally Posted by mockingbird812

Just caught your post on this.....I do indeed know Beil Upholstery. Here is a snap shot of, then owner (ca March 2007), Gordy Carlson and me. Gordy was the original owner of my ‘62 Max Wedge Plymouth Savoy and my son and I tracked him down at his business for a visit. Wonderful visit filled with wonderful stories of surprising the 409 boys at the local drag strips!!!!

Who is that guy without the beard:-)

[NorCam]

Just caught up on this thread. Looks like you found a real nice little driver. Love the color and I really like the stance.

[rlw68]

Originally Posted by NorCam

Just caught up on this thread. Looks like you found a real nice little driver. Love the color and I really like the stance.

Graeme, did you catch the 02D build?

[cruiserofland]

Originally Posted by rlw68

Graeme, did you catch the 02D build?

02D club! Mid year is my fav: chambered exhaust AND functional headrests

[enio45]

stance is right on IMO!