JP_AstroMan

Hopefully I got a good pair.

Yep, I read that.

Alright folks...I did some research and listened to your advice. But I went with a cheaper option MAINLY because I can test them out and return them if needed. Made in Japan https://a.co/d/5zh7dde

I should have mentioned that I have 2" lower springs going in. Not just for the reason above, but I wanted the stance a little lower before the engine change. But I'll keep the shock out with the shorter spring and see how it looks.

What made you choose the Bilsteins if I may ask?

So I have changed my '72 from a stock iron 454 to everything being aluminum except the block. My car sits up too high in the front now. So I think I should do away with the spring assisted shocks that were there. I have never purchased front shocks. Seems like an important choice. I live in the mountains and do still need a stiff ride as it's curvy everywhere I go. Does anyone have a recommendation?

Especially a piece of rubbery plastic!

I was having a rare "let's save money" day yesterday. I'm back to normal today....

It's the last thing in a long restoration. I refuse to pay what companies are asking for such an inexpensive part. I just need the outer sweeps for my '72 Monte. Mine are cracking. If anyone has any or knows where I might find some used, please lemme know. Thanks!

Good point. Definitely don't WANT door guards at all, but after spending all the time and money painting it, I just have to roll with the pizza I've burnt. No going back. I guess I am going to try adjusting this door once again and hope for something miraculous to happen.

Latest photo

I don't believe any panels have been replaced but I wouldn't know for sure. I painted it because my dream Monte is black. It just looks so damn good on that car. My mistake came when I removed the doors AND hinges. Didn't even mark where the hinges were. But I was able to get the passenger side perfect without damage. But the driver side door wants to sag like the hinge needs a new pin but I don't think it does. There is zero movement in the hinge. I need to find some old photos and zoom in on that gap. I BELIEVE it's always been there...but could be wrong. I do know the door sagged before I removed it because it doesn't line up with the rear fender until it closes and lifts up onto the whatchamacallit. I might just have to move the door forward and put door guards on

Photo 2

Here are a couple pics...so IF I was to try this, that spacer up against the firewall would be removed, everything else loosened, and see what happens?