Right after the Road Rocket Rumble here in indy, I took my Buick into Tom Culbertsons shop. He made me an offer I couldnt refuse. I installed the rear airride myself but was a little aprehensive about baggin the front. Tom said I could bring my car in, he would look over my shoulder and give advice (he did the welding...I really ****). It really wasnt all that difficult, but without his help I dont think i ever would have got it done...... Thanks Tom!
Looks good. I have a 59 and I want to bag it. I have a set of the shock-bag combos. I can;t remember what they are called. My 59 rides about that low in the rear as is. I made mine an open drive,changed springs and 4 linked it. I would like to see a pictures of the a-arm area with the wheels off if you could. Hows it ride now? That's a good looking buick. TP
The rear was easy. Just took out the springs, welded up some spacers, ran the lines, etc. The front took a little more work (but not that much). We didnt even break open the ball joints. We cut out the springs and installed the bags & cups while they were compressed. If you have a set of shockwaves, the front will be very easy. Relocating the shocks was kinda a pain in the ***. I'll take some pics tomorrow and post them up. The car rides better in my opinion. not as soft and doesnt fall over into corners the way it used to. BTW, I bought the universal airride kit that HAMBer Kustombuilder has been selling in the cl***ified section. It is a nice kit. Tech support was good when I had questions.
That car ****s! I always wanted to put that set-up on the car, but was too apprehensive, or should I say too lazy to do it. Looks great.
always happy to help out a HAMBer. i never put 2 and 2 together and figured out it was THAT car you were baggin. LOL i've always loved that car. wished i coulda bought it from Joe when he sold it but it was outa my price range. it's even my color!! Tom is a super guy. he was VERY gracious with ****o and I at the Road Rockets Rumble and even stuck ****o right up front at the pinup contest to get some good shots of the honeys!! enjoy yer new bags and let me know if ya have any troubles... i'm baggin my 60 Olds before too long. it needs a 4 link though since it has leaves in the back. gotta sell a couple more bag kits so i can afford the 4 link. LOL
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