alignment!!!
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I would only bring it to a shop that is familiar with old Corvettes and capable of doing a 4 wheel alignment. I just did my 68 last week after doing rear strut bushings and shocks. My guy does all the old Vettes in the area.
Talk with some of the local Corvette people and get a recommendation in your area or post in the Northeast section. Good luck
Talk with some of the local Corvette people and get a recommendation in your area or post in the Northeast section. Good luck
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Ask the shop folks if they've done 4 wheel alignments on Corvettes. The only sticking point is setting the rear. My guy said he had never set a Corvette rear and did not know how to do it. I told him I could set it if he would monitor the machine. He dialed me in and I turned the wrenches.
Sadly, for liability reasons, some shop no longer allow civilians in the work area.
Sadly, for liability reasons, some shop no longer allow civilians in the work area.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Apr 1, 2011 at 04:05 PM.
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I will be using a small shop that specializes in Corvette's.
I "could" use a big place (like Firestone), the problem I found is; they put the alignment to factory spec's ONLY!
I will be using VB&P's recommended alignment spec's. In order to do that, you (usually) have to go to a local shop to get them to do a "custom" alignment.
I "could" use a big place (like Firestone), the problem I found is; they put the alignment to factory spec's ONLY!
I will be using VB&P's recommended alignment spec's. In order to do that, you (usually) have to go to a local shop to get them to do a "custom" alignment.
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Ask the shop folks if they've done 4 wheel alignments on Corvettes. The only sticking point is setting the rear. My guy said he had never set a Corvette rear and did not know how to do it. I told him I could set it if he would monitor the machine. He dialed me in and I turned the wrenches.
Sadly, for liability reasons, some shop no longer allow civilians in the work area.
Sadly, for liability reasons, some shop no longer allow civilians in the work area.
The local shop I go to, has up to date equipment and two mechanics that are knowledgeable. I let them do a lot of work on the DD.
The first time I used them for a 4 wheel alignment on the 'vette, I was invited to observe. They did an excellent job, that stretched over 2 days as I did not have any 1/32" shims that the mechanic insisted I needed for proper rear wheel alignment.
Total job took over 5 hours and their charge was a little over their regular 4 wheel alignment rate. My cost was $126.00, total. Yes, they charge me "book" hours an the DDs ($80.00).
The mechanics, owner, and manager get Xmas presents, cigars, and some booze over the course of the year.
Everyone, from the owner on down, is a car/motorcycle guy!
