69 C3 327 Stance
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69 C3 327 Stance
Hello,
I am having my 69 Vette 327 Stingray completley restored and the colour will be changed from Monza Red to Cortez Silver.
However there is something wrong with the way the car sits, the front is very low and compared to my uncles 69 4 Barrel 3x2 427. Is there something wrong with the suspension or the tyres are extremely tall for this car.
The front should be higher and inline with how the rear suspension sits.
I am having my 69 Vette 327 Stingray completley restored and the colour will be changed from Monza Red to Cortez Silver.
However there is something wrong with the way the car sits, the front is very low and compared to my uncles 69 4 Barrel 3x2 427. Is there something wrong with the suspension or the tyres are extremely tall for this car.
The front should be higher and inline with how the rear suspension sits.
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Hello,
I am having my 69 Vette 327 Stingray completley restored and the colour will be changed from Monza Red to Cortez Silver.
However there is something wrong with the way the car sits, the front is very low and compared to my uncles 69 4 Barrel 3x2 427. Is there something wrong with the suspension or the tyres are extremely tall for this car.
The front should be higher and inline with how the rear suspension sits.
I am having my 69 Vette 327 Stingray completley restored and the colour will be changed from Monza Red to Cortez Silver.
However there is something wrong with the way the car sits, the front is very low and compared to my uncles 69 4 Barrel 3x2 427. Is there something wrong with the suspension or the tyres are extremely tall for this car.
The front should be higher and inline with how the rear suspension sits.
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Hi v_20,
The original ride heights for both the front and rear are found in the Assembly Instruction Manual.
The original tires were just about 27" tall. With those tires in place the distance, (ride height), from the ground to the center line of the fiberglass wheel opening was 27.91" for both the front and rear.
Checking that will give you some idea where you car is and should be.
Since your have you're restoring your car you may want to have the Assembly Manual and also the GM Chassis Service Manual on hand.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
The original ride heights for both the front and rear are found in the Assembly Instruction Manual.
The original tires were just about 27" tall. With those tires in place the distance, (ride height), from the ground to the center line of the fiberglass wheel opening was 27.91" for both the front and rear.
Checking that will give you some idea where you car is and should be.
Since your have you're restoring your car you may want to have the Assembly Manual and also the GM Chassis Service Manual on hand.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Jan 16, 2013 at 05:15 PM.
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FWIW, I don't see a thing wrong in the stance of your car. Looks great. Good luck.
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Seems like the responses you're getting are consistent.