Thank You! I kept all the parts in the separate plastic container for each side. But even if you mix things up the bolts and nuts can only go in their respective places. Plus I took bunch of pictures just to make sure I put everything in the right place. Definitely keeping everything marked and separated is a must. I actually finished everything. It took me 7 weeks. Five weeks of 5 hours a day, and the last two weeks, which I took off work, was 10 hours a day. So total around 300 hours. Finished on December 15th, alinement shop on the 16th, took it on a nice cruse around Palas Verdes on the 17th, and on the 19th started the interior, which I will be posting as well. Now I am posting the project part by part from the beginning to the end. This way you get to see the work all the way trough.
Chris, that is a great tip. I tightened the arms at the same angle as if the car was on the ground to make sure that the bushings are not twisted. At first when I tightened them I noticed the arms became stiff and had minimal movement in both directions. So I retightened them at an angle that they would be as if the car is on the ground. Thanks again!
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=141075349&postcount=43 When you clean parts on a wire wheel (or any rotary-type machine) does the metal need to be treated? Or are they non-ferrous? I think the rule is: if a magnet sticks to it, then it needs some kind of protective coating. I would like to clean parts as they come off in hopes that, eventually, I may have more clean parts then dirty/aged parts.
Chances are you brushed through the protective coating with a wire wheel if the part is steel. So yes, you should have it treated. Paint or POR15 work but not as nice as having them re-zinc coated.
