1982 Front End Alignment

[Billy Olson]

Can most alignment shops handle a C2 front end alignment or am I better off going to a specialty Corvette shop? Thanks.

Billy

[Billy Olson]

Re: 1982 Front End Alignment

I mean C3 of course...wishful thinking I guess...

[lyndon sharpton]

Re: 1982 Front End Alignment

you need to find a shop that has a old tech that has done the older cars, ask around at some of your local shows who they get. then find the old tech with the new machine an your in busn. good luck

[Bill E.]

Re: 1982 Front End Alignment

I recently had my C3 aligned by a shop here on the East Coast owned by a former Corvette racer. He not only knew the car but had all the specs. He did a great job and let me watch and explained what he was doing. I don't think I would have that kind of experience at a typical franchise operation. He was recommended by a Corvette repair and restoration shop. Bill

[John L.]

Hey Bill, Where you located?

Bill, where are you located on the East Coast? I would like to have someone like this guy work on my 71 & 79. Thanks

[Bill E.]

Re: Hey Bill, Where you located?

I'm in Stamford Connecticut. The work was done by Fred Indorf, he ownes Fred's Auto Repair of Briarcliff Manor, Inc. in Briarcliff Manor, NY. His phone number is (914) 762-1131.

[John H.]

Re: 1982 Front End Alignment

Billy -

The front end alignment is nothing special - it's the same upper control arm shim design used on almost every other car, and any alignment shop should be able to handle it with no problem. The rear is a whole different animal, however.

If you have radial tires, don't use the factory front toe-in specs - they're for the old bias-ply tires; radials want zero-to-1/16" TOTAL toe-in.

[Kent D.]

Re: 1982 Front End Alignment

Don't do just the front end alignment. I would take it to a frame shop and have front and rear both done. You could also take it to a Chevy dealer. It should cost about $100.

[Billy Olson]

thanks guys! *NM*