 Changing a rear quarter, The car is on a rotisserie |
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| Bartlett 914 |
 Apr 6 2007, 08:38 AM
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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?
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| jd74914 |
Apr 6 2007, 09:05 AM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
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.
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Apr 6 2007, 09:47 AM
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QUOTE(jd74914 @ Apr 6 2007, 08:05 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. 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 |
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| Bartlett 914 |
Apr 6 2007, 09:55 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Apr 6 2007, 07:47 AM) QUOTE(jd74914 @ Apr 6 2007, 08:05 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. 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 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. |
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Bartlett 914 Changing a rear quarter Apr 6 2007, 08:38 AM
Vacca Rabite If it were me, I would.
Zach Apr 6 2007, 08:40 AM
Bartlett 914
If it were me, I would.
Zach
Sorry Zach, you... Apr 6 2007, 08:54 AM |
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