Is door gap widening when car is lifted normal? |
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Is door gap widening when car is lifted normal? |
doug_b_928 |
Aug 10 2014, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 17-January 13 From: Winnipeg Member No.: 15,382 Region Association: Canada |
I lifted my car for the first time today. The longs have rust and the gap at the top of the door widened (the weight of the rear of the car was pulling it down such that the door gap opened more at the top (see pic below).
I'd say it was double what it is when the wheels are on the ground. So, I won't be surprised if this is because of the rust having weakened the chassis (in fact, I'm glad that it didn't snap off completely), but I'm wondering if some widening like this is normal when the car is lifted from the jack point areas (i.e., using a two post lift) and, if so, how much one should expect. |
doug_b_928 |
Aug 11 2014, 10:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 17-January 13 From: Winnipeg Member No.: 15,382 Region Association: Canada |
I don't have pics on this computer, but if you search "1973 914 was/is my first car" there are plenty of pics there. The outer longs are gone, the inners are half gone at the back, the lower inner firewall needs help, the hell hole and a bit on the wheel house (from what I can see) also needs rust repair. Door sills, rear floor pans, rear trunk floor pan are all in need of replacement. Other than that the car is great (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif). Actually, the front (aside from the hood), is in pretty good condition. Engine mounts might be okay and suspension ears also look salvageable.
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