72 corvette handling issue

[Stephen B.]

Looking for a GOOD alignment shop in the Memphis area. Can I get some recommend's. Thanks for your help...Steve

[Joe L.]

Re: 72 corvette handling issue

Looking for a GOOD alignment shop in the Memphis area. Can I get some recommend's. Thanks for your help...Steve

Stephen-------


You not only need to find a GOOD alignment shop, you need to find one that can align a 1963-82 Corvette, front and rear. These days, that's probably a lot more difficult than just finding a GOOD alignment shop.

[Jim D.]

Re: 72 corvette handling issue

Stephen-------


You not only need to find a GOOD alignment shop, you need to find one that can align a 1963-82 Corvette, front and rear. These days, that's probably a lot more difficult than just finding a GOOD alignment shop.

Exactly correct Joe. That's why I bought my own equipment to do them myself.

[Jerome P.]

Re: 72 corvette handling issue

After two shops claimed they knew the “in’s and out’s” of alignment for a ‘72, I found a shop that knows how to align a ’72. They did a great job. Unfortunately for the OP the shop is in Mesa, AZ.

To reiterate the feelings of Joe and Jim, find a shop that has a very good working knowledge of suspension and alignment for C3 cars.

[Joe L.]

Re: 72 corvette handling issue

After two shops claimed they knew the “in’s and out’s” of alignment for a ‘72, I found a shop that knows how to align a ’72. They did a great job. Unfortunately for the OP the shop is in Mesa, AZ.

To reiterate the feelings of Joe and Jim, find a shop that has a very good working knowledge of suspension and alignment for C3 cars.

Jerome------



... and/or C2 Corvettes. The suspension systems are essentially the same as C3.

One more thing I'll add since it's related: Something that some folks might not be aware of is that the chassis and front/rear suspension for C1 Corvettes is essentially the same as 1949-54 Chevrolet passenger car. And, the front suspension/front frame for 1963-82 Corvettes is essentially the same as 1958-64 Chevrolet full size passenger car. Corvette did not get a unique chassis and suspension until the C4 era arrived in 1984.

[Mark E.]

Re: 72 corvette handling issue

Stephen,

What handling issues do you have?