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Posted by: Brett W Jul 7 2004, 06:34 AM

I am looking for a better rendering than the factory stuff that was on the web. The Frame specs I have seen from other companies like Mitchell are awesome, not a sorry ass B&W photo with Black arrows drawn on it. like the stuff I have right now.

Posted by: McMark Jul 7 2004, 11:52 AM

If you measure 5 different cars you'll really start to see that those numbers are more of guidlines, than rules. Don't sweat it too much. If it's within 1/8 inch you're at least as close as the factory on a good day.

Posted by: Brett W Jul 7 2004, 04:47 PM

I realize that. I am just trying to make the amount of work for the chassis guy the least so he can be in a good mood while getting my chassis perfect. I figured if worse comes to worse he can mirror the undamaged side.

Posted by: 94teener Jul 7 2004, 06:18 PM

Is this the picture you say you have?

I have this with three pages of dimmensions and notes.

Phil

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Posted by: Racer Chris Jul 7 2004, 06:58 PM

What does the damage to your car look like Brett?

Posted by: Brett W Jul 8 2004, 07:31 AM

I have that picture and the other one shot from the underside of the car. The one that is suppose to show the pick up point locations.

Chris,
here is a pic of the car. The left rear suspension has at least a 1/8 inch toe out after I ground the mounting points. When I hit the curb it tried to fold the rear trailing arm mount under the car. It has started to break a few welds. I am going to have them pull it and then I'll reweld it and beef it up some.

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Posted by: Racer Chris Jul 8 2004, 07:57 AM

If either the inner or outer suspension console has damage that includes wrinkling or tearing, I would recommend going to the trouble of cutting it off the car. Then you can either straighten and reweld or find an undamaged piece to use as a replacement.
If the main frame rail area has some damage too then pull it out before cutting off the console.
BTW, you can use a trailing arm pivot shaft and outer bracket bolted together to check the alignment of the two consoles to each other. It's easier than holding up a whole trailing arm.
Don't worry about a lot of dimensional details. Once all 4 wheels can be aligned the car will be fine.

Posted by: Brett W Jul 8 2004, 08:05 AM

I figured to have it pulled and then start looking at replacing the mount. I want the chassis right before I go any further. Yeah i was looking for another set of trailing arm pivot shafts but all of mine are in the arms. Seems as though that set i sold you was the last free set i had. Guess I am going to have to knock one out for this purpose.

This shop that I am working with uses a Blackjack frame machine. The owner told me they have done two Vipers and a 355 in the last year so I trust the guy operating it, I just want to make the job as painless as possible.

Thanks guys.