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Dec 6, 2006 | 10:47 PM

78calvette

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From: Clyde Ca

lower control arm mounting bracket (doesn't look right)

Is this right? 2nd pic drivers side 3rd pic passenger side
Thanks in advance
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Dec 6, 2006 | 10:54 PM

Durango_Boy

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Those look fine. What is it you think is out of place?

Dec 6, 2006 | 11:00 PM

yukon988

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They are correct. I know what you are thinking -- there must be a left and a right, right? There is not, they use the same bracket on both sides.

Dec 6, 2006 | 11:05 PM

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Thanks. Yep that is what I was thinking.

Dec 6, 2006 | 11:29 PM

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Thanks. Yep that is what I was thinking.

I never really thought about it looking funny, but now that you mention it I can see why you were curious.

Dec 7, 2006 | 01:23 PM

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I see the problem. That chassis looks too clean. Has it been redone or is that somehow original?

Dec 7, 2006 | 05:47 PM

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I see the problem. That chassis looks too clean. Has it been redone or is that somehow original?

It's not that odd to see an original frame in that condition. Garage cars seem to be the best, but a well maintained car will stay clean as well.

Dec 7, 2006 | 05:50 PM

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gm beancounters, why make 2 brackets if you can use one on both sides, even if it doesn't fit properly...just splatter some poor weld beads on and move along..the poor sap buying the car will never know.

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Dec 8, 2006 | 02:03 AM

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I see the problem. That chassis looks too clean. Has it been redone or is that somehow original?

Original, cleaned up with Simple Green.

Dec 8, 2006 | 07:05 PM

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Original, cleaned up with Simple Green.

What the heck is simple green? Is it a powerful engine and parts cleaner?

Dec 8, 2006 | 07:32 PM

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What the heck is simple green? Is it a powerful engine and parts cleaner?

It's alien spooge.

Dec 8, 2006 | 07:35 PM

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It's alien spooge.

That's dirty, and while I did laugh...it was un-called for.

Dec 8, 2006 | 07:41 PM

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It's alien spooge.

Simple green is a general cleaner that is great on grease and all kinds of other stuff....get it at home depot or other home stores......or boy aliens

Dec 10, 2006 | 07:21 PM

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Simple green is a general cleaner that is great on grease and all kinds of other stuff....get it at home depot or other home stores......or boy aliens

That's icky no matter how you church it up.

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