I think we all benefit a great deal from this site, I know I have learned a lot and the education continues.

Yes, I purchased the AAW crimpers a couple of weeks ago. I'm going to wait at least a month - maybe more - before I start on the wiring project. It is just too hot down here right now. That will give me a chance to do some homework and get organized before I start. I also plan to strip everything out of the car before I start. Should be a fun project, perhaps with some frustration mixed in but fun nonetheless. 

Thanks chaps. I suspected that, judging from the cost, the crimpers must be good quality. Rudy, as we are both Canucks, I would love to take you up on your kind offer. But by the time I pay for shipping both ways and worry aboot (sic) damaging a fellow 'stanger's equipment I think I'll just get my own. As stated, one can never have too many tools and they can join my tool box filled with tools that I really needed, used once (maybe) and will collect cobwebs until --- well, I don't want to think aboot it.  Cheers

I recently asked about aluminum radiators and received a lot of input - much appreciated. My '67 Coupe is a nice 20 footer and a driver opposed to a show car - although I did take it to a car show a couple of weeks ago for the 1st time and got an award (big surprise). Over the years I have done a lot of upgrades and am once again ready to spend a few bucks on my car. I've been thinking about front coilovers but I'm not sure if they would make that much difference for the money spent. The car handles well. Rack & pinion, good springs and quality shocks.  Any thought on whether coilovers would be a good idea or would the money be better spent elsewhere - maybe more HP? Thanks for any advice. 

Excellent Steve! Thanks for the detailed instructions. I think I can give it a shot. I have ordered the shackles and eye bolts as well as new U-Bolts so I think I'm set. I had the leaf springs replaced about 18 years ago. I have not put a lot of miles on the car (never in the rain) and it is garaged every night so I am hopeful that the old eye bolts will come out. 
I expect everything to be here within a week so we should be past the cold snap before I'm ready to go. I'll post an update.  Cheers  

OK, so I've ordered the leaf springs and supporting parts. I like to do some of the work myself but replacing leaf springs is not something I feel like tackling. I checked with a local shop and was quoted 4 hrs at $100/hr for $400. Sounds like a lot. Does this seem reasonable? Thanks for any input.

It's past time to replace the leaf springs on my '67 coupe. It has a warmed up 302 and it is possible that I may like to get on it a bit now and then. I see that the usual suppliers have 4 and 5 leaf kits. Any thoughts on which would be the best option? Thanks for any ideas.

Years ago, I would not even ask this but being 76 years old I don't embarrass easily. A friend suggested I get a shift kit for my '67 C-4. I know that a kit would make for a quicker/harder shift but that is about all I know. With the kit are you locked in to manually shifting or can you also leave the shifter in "D" and have it shift automatically? Do you have to pull the transmission to install the kit? If I go ahead, is there a kit better than most? 
I know that a 4R70W would be a popular option, but it is not in the cards at the moment. Thanks for any input.

Well, I spoke with a very knowledgeable and helpful transmission shop owner this PM. He also said that I really need to go the 4R70W route. He also told me that the transmission and all of the associated electronics, labor etc would come to $5K to $6K. A bit more than my old fighter pilot pension can handle right now but I did buy a lottery ticket so one never knows. What I really want is a good quality AOD for a fair price. I'll have a look at Lentech and do some more homework. 
BTW, the transmission guy also told me that he had done repairs on several Monster trannys so he was not real high on them. Who knows. 

Thanks again for the great info. I don't think I'm prepared to do the extra things I would need for the rear coilovers so it is on to Plan B - get a set of quality shocks. I'm sure I'll be fine with that. 

'67 Coupe. Ok, now that I have the electrical issues sorted out and my lights are working I have been looking at suspension upgrades. I found a kit by Aldan for front coilovers and rear shocks for about $1500. I'm not familiar with the company. Anybody have any experience with them? Does this sound like a fair price? I appreciate any input.  

Good point. Actually, I am compiling a large stock of spare parts that I have changed - that did not need changing. 

OK, good suggestions. Another question - could a bad ground result in the front signal lights, front parking lights and headlights to stop working simultaneously? Seems strange.