<VV> Springs

[Roger Gault]

I've decided to do something about the list my car has had since I built it 25
years ago.  The driver's side is over an inch lower than the passenger side,
and I'm tired of looking at it.  (Yes, it leans even without my fat butt in
the driver's seat.)  The car is a '65 Monza convertible.

The problem I have is that the ride height is much lower than the manual
states.  My '65 manual says 26.2" +/- 0.5" measured at the top of the wheel
wells.  With 195/70R13s and a full tank, mine measures 22.4" and 23.6" in
front and 22.9" and 24.1" in back.

I like it at the current ride height ( either one ;-) ) and certainly don't
want it 3" higher.  Also, I like the nice soft standard springs and don't want
to go HD.  Yes, it does run out of suspension travel occasionally, but not all
that often.

First, even though I used to have a '66 coupe that looked like it was on
stilts, I have a hard time believing my car is 3" or so lower than stock.  Is
the manual correct?  If I buy a set of springs from one of our fine vendors,
am I really going to be looking down on the SUVs?

Second, if the manual is right, how much will cutting one turn off the stock
springs lower the car?  What are my options here?

Yes, I know this has been discussed before, but I don't remember the outcome.
My apologies.

Thanks,
  Roger Gault