68 wheel alignment

[Howard T.]

68 Wheel alignment questions
I have searched the forum in regards to current wheelalignment specifications. In doing so I have seen difference references to whatis correct. I provided the information to the technician that I believe to becorrect settings for my 68 BB convertible without power steering.
I have attached the results of the alignment that was doneyesterday I would appreciate feedback as to the results.
Left front Camber -0.5
Left front Caster 1.1
Left front Toe 0.15
Left front SAI 6.6
Left front Included Angle 6.1
Right front Camber -0.4
Right front Caster 0.9
Right front Toe 0.14
Right front SAI 6.9
Right front Included Angle 6.5

Front Cross Camber -0.1
Front Cross Caster 0.1
Cross SAI -0.3
Total Toe 0.30

Left rear Camber -1.0
Left rear Toe -0.11
Right rear Camber -1.0
Right rear Toe -0.09
Rear Cross Camber 0.0
Rear Total Toe -0.20
Rear Thrust Angle -0.01

[Wayne W.]

Re: 68 wheel alignment

Not enough caster, especially if it is PS. Too much negative camber for me, but I am not racing, just concerned with tire wear.

[Steven B.]

Re: 68 wheel alignment

I have used all of Guldstrand's settings on my cars and been satisfied.

Alignment Specs

[Wayne W.]

Re: 68 wheel alignment

I would think Mr Guldstrand's people would learn how to spell CASTER. Castor is a bean they make oil out of.

[Dan P.]

Re: 68 wheel alignment

Your alignment is great . What you look for is a the side to side measurements for Caster and Camber. Up to .5 degree is fine.Anthing greater will cause the car to pull. The car will pull to the least Caster and most Camber. The next thing to look at is SAI.Your shop measured this, MOST don't and do not know what it is .Steering Axis Inclination. This is built into the suspension .This will give you the included angle measurement. Both these measurements are with .5 degree. That means NO frame damage or bent suspension parts .Your thrust angle is .01 . Could not be any better .

[Howard T.]

Re: 68 wheel alignment

Thanks for the feedback, I searched the forum for recommendation but nothing was cut and dry. I tried to read between the lines and come up with my own recommendation when I had the alignment done. I know some of the number did not match the listing on there machine but I asked the mechanic to go with my settings, only a couple setting were slightly different.