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Posted by: Bartlett 914 Apr 6 2007, 08:38 AM

I am about to replace the left rear quarter on my project car. It is currently on a rotisserie. I concerned that when the quarter is removed the car will be a little weaker and possibly flex. I don't want to introduce any additional misalignment. Should I be concerned about having this on the rotisserie while making this repair? Should I drop it or fix it in place on the rotisserie?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 6 2007, 08:40 AM

If it were me, I would.

Zach

Posted by: Bartlett 914 Apr 6 2007, 08:54 AM

Sorry Zach, you would what?

Posted by: jd74914 Apr 6 2007, 09:05 AM

I would be concerned about alignment. I think I would want the car to sit unloaded on a level surface before replacing a quarter as to take all stresses off of the frame.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Apr 6 2007, 09:47 AM

I agree. As old as these cars are now I would certainly bolt the car to a frame rack and make careful measurements before cutting off the quarter. The shop may even have to bend the car around a bit before removing the quarter. You will get a much better job this way and totally avoid having any misalignment

Posted by: Bartlett 914 Apr 6 2007, 09:55 AM

Thanks for the reply George. It is a lot more work to drop the car from the rotisserie. I was hoping to save myself that additional effort. Your input puts that decision to rest for me. Down it comes.