1966 Pontiac Lemans Lowering Coil Springs

[algtrader]

Hello dear forum,

I just completed the front disc brake conversion on my 1966 Pontiac Lemans. Before the brake conversion, the car's stance was such that the front of the car was sitting too high, so to lower the front a little, front disc brakes with 2" lowering spindles were used. Additionally the mechanic also suggested using 1" lowering coil springs.

After the job was completed, the lowering of the front of the car was over done! Aesthetically, it looks kind of ok but the tires are now rubbing against the front fender in a very bad way, almost all the time especially when turning. We overdid the lowering of the front!

Here are the pictures:

I am looking for advice - both cosmetically and functional-wise.
Questions:
- How does the car body stance look to you from the pictures?
- Is it Ok or does it sit too low on the front?
- If the front looks ok to you, is it the back of the car which should be lowered?
- How do I fix the rubbing of the tires against the front fender? Should the front fender be trimmed? If yes (should be trimmed) does anyone here know how to do it? What is a reasonable price for doing this?
- Should I replace the 1" lowering springs with the original front coil springs?

Thank you very much!

Al
'66 Lemans

 

[Jferguson]

I hate to say it but stance is personal preference...who cares what we think...do YOU like it. I think your best option at this time is to put the stock front springs back on and see if you like it better. You have the parts and no body modifications are needed. From there you can make a final decision. Also, I find it better to take pictures on a level surface when questioning stance, slanted driveways make things look deceiving, if that makes sense. Sorry if this does not help. I personally think it looks ok but also think raising it back up 1 in. might look better.

 

[melsg5]

i agree that judging the stance is difficult because the pictures should have been taken at tire level not standing up. The main point is they are hitting the fenders so I would put the stock springs back in and if not already done put new rear springs in also.