'67 corvette coupe

[Bruce A.]

Would it be unheard of to require 1/2" of shim to be mounted underneath the core support to frame on the passenger side in order to level the body?

[Paul S.]

Re: '67 corvette coupe

Not unheard of , but that is a lot of shims

[Bill L.]

Re: '67 corvette coupe

Hi Bruce:

I have "nothing" on the right side of my St. Louis Coupe and 1/4 inch on the left (driver side) ---

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I don't think it would have been a stretch to add two more shims (if they were needed) --- I will defer to others for more informed opinions --

Regards
Bill

[Bruce A.]

Re: '67 corvette coupe

Thanks Bill

[Gene M.]

Re: '67 corvette coupe

I think those shims are 1/16" thick. Original configuration these are tack welded to the frame. Generally there are 4 or less shims. More that that and the welding operation gets a bit sloppy. I suggest to take a look at how the core support is sitting relative to the inner fenders. There are screws that secure core support to the inner fenders. Check see if the core is sitting skewed relative to the body. Shims are used also to space the core to the inner fenders as required.

[Joe R.]

Re: '67 corvette coupe

Would it be unheard of to require 1/2" of shim to be mounted underneath the core support to frame on the passenger side in order to level the body?

Yes, it is very unusual for there to be 1/2" shims on one side and none on the other. St. Louis Union workers could not screw up that bad but some Redneck body shop sure could.
Sorry for the news but something ain't right. Maybe me!

JR