How To

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A Collection of "How To" Sites


 * http://members.home.net/tlentz

Follow the "How-To" link and the "Tips and Tricks" link for the 307 equipped G-body.

[ Thanks to Tom Lentz for this information. ]


 * http://home.sprynet.com/~mgillespie/oldspage.htm

Photo documentation of a conversion to 12" rotor disc brakes. Also included is the internally regulated alternator conversion, and instructions for a homemade suspension bushing press.

[ Thanks to Mick Gillespie for this information. ]


 * http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~csimpson/Tech/442Tech.html

A collection of tech articles and how to's.



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