The definitive suspension list posted above has already given me some constructive ideas. Thanks Scott.

For instance I hadn't thought of rack and pinion conversion. That would eliminate the factory 1973 steering box and it's conflict with the front fender. That is probably easier than just starting from scratch with a '76 long wheelbase I have in my pasture.

Meanwhile I'll finish jacking it up and enjoy it warts and all. Old Stovebolters and other car geeks like me are the only ones that even spot the shortcut.

When I develop the best plan going forward you can bet I'll measure twice and cut once.



Sometimes you got to leave 'em like you found 'em.