1981 Camaro Z28 Restoration, New front suspension install. Saving a classic

In this video I will be installing a new front suspension on my 1981 Camaro Z28. I will be Reusing my upper and lower control arms. There is a huge problem with the upper control arm bushings ugh. Thanks for watching.

[@80CAMZ28]

I love this 81 Z28 restoration project. I cannot wait to see when it's all done. Are you keeping it white with the blue stripes?

[@RustyRatchetGarage]

I just got done working on this, spent the whole day on it. It is going back to white but with the orange stripes. Just like the one I had in high school. Thanks for watching

[@80CAMZ28]

@@RustyRatchetGarage WOW That's going to be beautiful! I can't wait to see it! What color are you going with for the interior? I find it so frustrating that you can't get colored interior parts. It's like you have to buy the default black and then paint them, you know. 🙄

[@RustyRatchetGarage]

@@80CAMZ28 thanks for watching, I am going to paint it white with the orange stripes. Interior will be red with black dash and center console. Just like I had in high school. Thank you for the compliment

[@nigcor]

looking good brother

[@RustyRatchetGarage]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@thedrunkenturbo]

Those springs are a bitch. Did a set on a ex's 79 Z28 back in 2002. Ended up cutting a coil off and mangled it in there But yeah i agree with ya aftermarket control arms on these cars are the eay to go. I ordered a set from ptfb... In November... Still waiting for them 🤨

[@RustyRatchetGarage]

That sucks that you are still waiting on the control arms. I hope I never have to do those springs again.

[@chrismartin3305]

Where did you find your upper control arms i cant find oem ones anywhere i can find lower all day long and qa1 tubular but not oem uppers

[@RustyRatchetGarage]

The upper control arms are factory I had them powder coated. I did by the bushings from Camaro central

[@chrismartin3305]

@@RustyRatchetGarage ohh okay thank you

[@danielweith1075]

Pick a similar amplitude volume on your time lapse videos please? Adjusting the volume back up when speaking is a pain in the arse. Maybe a cordless microphone you wear would help with getting your voice up.

[@RustyRatchetGarage]

Thanks for the input, this is something I been trying to figure out for a month now. I just might have to do the wireless mic option.

[@1985gdurham]

How much do you want for those bushings? I have a 79 and I know it will need some. It’s been sitting for 23 years

[@RustyRatchetGarage]

Send me a email [e-mail] I have some lowers for you also

[@1985gdurham]

@@RustyRatchetGarage I’ve emailed you. Thanks!

[@nigcor]

I see all your small parts ,what I use is a Central Machinery 6 liter ultrasonic,[harbor freight ] if you don't have one ,bro this thing clean great ,I put everything that will fit.

[@RustyRatchetGarage]

I been thinking about that, just haven’t pulled the trigger on it. So they work really good huh