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Kiss Andrea Beatrix
Kiss Andrea Beatrix
August 22, 2025 · joined the group.
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northeynorthey

Rusted rear suspension

I know I am not the only one with this issue. My car has been parked for years because of this rusted suspension. The rest of the car is too good to waste. Bad left section with some metal removed. The following photos are a few of the progress. If anyone is interested I can publish the drawings of the parts I fabricated. Also I did do a structural analysis using CREO on the fabricated parts and they handle the load better than the original thin metal used. There is very little stress on the securing screws, much less than I expected. As I finish this project I will publish more pics.
I know I am not the only one with this issue. My car has been parked for years because of this rusted suspension. The rest of the car is too good to waste. Bad left section with some metal removed. The following photos are a few of the progress. If anyone is interested I can publish the drawings of the parts I fabricated. Also I did do a structural analysis using CREO on the fabricated parts and they handle the load better than the original thin metal used. There is very little stress on the securing screws, much less than I expected. As I finish this project I will publish more pics.

5/16-18 Riv-Nuts installed to match fabricated part. I added another couple of screws in the drain hole using a piece of 3/8" steel in the section.
5/16-18 Riv-Nuts installed to match fabricated part. I added another couple of screws in the drain hole using a piece of 3/8" steel in the section.

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northey
Aug 22

Worked on removing the right side rusted section yesterday (with sawz-all). Had trouble getting the frozen control arm bolt out. I needed to pull the center tube out of the bushing with the bolt. I freed it up this morning and when I get back to the garage I will drill and assemble the right side.

John J. Cowall

CVOA Financials for 2022 and 2023 Now Uploaded

FYI. The CVOA 2022 and 2023 Financial Reports, Merchandise Reports, and Membership Reports are now live on the CVOA Website. Under the CVOA Tab, Click on the word "Financials" on the left hand column to be directed to that page to view them.

Thanks!

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jay.hovick
jay.hovick
Aug 15

What about 2024?

John J. Cowall

CVOA National Roundup Catholic Church for Friday Evening

For the Roman Catholics in the Group (like my dad and me!) Friday is a Holy Day of Obligation. It is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There is a 7 pm Mass at Guardian Angels Church in Clawson, about 2 miles or so from the Hotel.

JC plans to go to it, maybe a few others might go with him?

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