65 Car Stance

[Michael G.]

Maybe I'm a bit picky, but I've been trying to level the side-to-side stance of my red '65. The front is about .38" off, so that is close enough, but the back is still off an inch and (imagined or not) I can see it. Half of this is the frame, but I've run out adjustments in the spring bolts. I can get new bolts, but my questions are: 1) how much does the body drop per pitch of thread on the spring bolt - is it linear? and 2) how thick, without looking, is the body/frame shim pack likely to be?

Thanks,

[Edward J.]

Re: 65 Car Stance

Mike, Are the rubber bushing flattened. Also sometimes the rear camber can make a small change, have you looked at the rear tires if they are tilting inward at the top.they should look straight up and down. The strut rod bushing you buy at most venders are a problem it cause alignment spec.s is the rear to be out of spec. The shim pack in rear could also be a cause, but I would look at body gaps If good don’t touch.

[Michael G.]

Re: 65 Car Stance

The right rear is the high area. The frame in this area is .50 inches higher than the left, I know, not much. When combined with the body being an additional .50, it’s noticeable. Also, the right rear tire is canted slightly inboard at the top, the left is vertical. Probably because I adjusted the righthand spring nut down and have not re-aligned it. Seems like that should make the right lower…I’m confused.