[front suspenion overhaul]

In my first Monte ('72) I did stock upper lower control arms with a full P-S-T Polygraphite rebuild.  That was in the late 90's early 2000's.  Kept the springs and updated the shocks.  Rode and turned like new.  Friend did the work on the weekend for a $100 bucks and case of beer.  Kept the car for about year after the upgrade and did not have any squeaking.

In my current '70, just went with tubular upper & lower with coil overs.  Haven't worked out the bugs yet, but am impressed with ride and handling.  Since I replaced everything, I didn't have to have bushings pressed in/out.  Did it myself without a lift in a little over 3 days (4 days if you include the fuel sending unit swap).  Have to get the rear updated next.  It's a never ending flow of $$... LOL!

So I'm with the others, keep the springs if they are working for you and update the rest.

[New Member I think]

Wow... That's quite the undertaking.  Good luck in the resto!

[TH350 troubles... Time for 200 4R/700R4?]

Quick update, Had the front seal and bushing replaced.  Trans guy said the rest of the trans looked in good shape and clean.  Now I need some good weather and no salt on the Michigan roads for a few laps around town.  =]

Still contemplating the OD swap. 

[TH350 troubles... Time for 200 4R/700R4?]

Thanks @MC1of80!  I should get it done so I can enjoy it a little prior to the Michigan winter that's soon to come.  =]

[TH350 troubles... Time for 200 4R/700R4?]

Well... I'm in a little predicament.  Bought my Monte and was able to drive it a few weeks and then trans fluid starts puking out.  My wife said she can follow my trail all the way up the driveway to our house.  =]   The leak is coming from between the engine block and the trans.  My assumption is it is a seal or a pump or who knows.  Fluid starts pouring out as soon as the car starts up, doesn't need to be in gear.

So my predicament is do I repair the TH350 or just jump into the overdrive world.  I know OD would make it nicer on the freeway.

Anyway, what's the consensus on swapping?  200 4R or 700 R4?  the 200 looks easier to swap but costs a few more bucks?  I'm sure there is a thread somewhere in the archives that details the swap, but if any of my fellow FGMCC have some advice or links, I'd love to hear it.

Thanks in advance!