Rick,
Sag means that you may have a crack in the chassis just behind your control
arms! Check!!!!! This is what I found on my 65 Malibu that did extensive
driving on farm roads in the 60/70's Reinforced with new metal and CO2
welding! fine now!
----- Original Message -----
From: Rick Schaefer
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 6:23 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment
The frame on my 72 el camino has some sag. I've never been able to get
the recommended alignment specs to optimize the installed Global West Upper
control arms. I finally found a body shop in this city who still has the
PRINTED books with the necessary specs. Shop is a semi-retired father and
son. They did collision work on my Jeep 12-15 years ago. And it looked good
for the 6-8 years I kept the car so I have a bit of confidence in them.
What do I need to question them on/ask them to check - to ensure a
thorough job? They said its a 6-7 hour job - sound reasonable? Also said
that its possible that the motor mounts will tear- they loosen them but no
guarantee that they won't tear - reasonable? Thanx.
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Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino
