frame jig/splice
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From: Henrietta New York
frame jig/splice
In the process of splicing 2 frame 1/2's together. I have built a jig to keep them solid and square. Question..I have the back 1/2 mounted. At the number 3 body mount it is level side to side. Also when measuring criss cross #2 to #3 both sides it is level. When I put the level on the rear portion just behind #4 mounts, it is off level about 1/16 " side to side. Is this a big deal or can I make that up when I shim the body and tighten body mount cushions?
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Drifting
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From: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
Hi Joe,
Nice to hear your got the sections together. Sounds like you did a great job with that tolerance. I made a point of keeping the body shims when I took the car apart. I had 1 - 1/16" shim on the left side mounts and 2 - 1/16" shims on the right. I believe those had been in there since the car left to factory, so you should be right on.
Send me a picture.
Ian
Nice to hear your got the sections together. Sounds like you did a great job with that tolerance. I made a point of keeping the body shims when I took the car apart. I had 1 - 1/16" shim on the left side mounts and 2 - 1/16" shims on the right. I believe those had been in there since the car left to factory, so you should be right on.
Send me a picture.
Ian
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From: Henrietta New York
Thanks to all for your replies. From the replies it looks like my back 1/2 is ok in the jig. Now to get the front 1/2 mounted in. I'll try and get some pics posted this week. Also a special thanks to Ian who provided much info on how he did his rail repairs. The jig I built has 8 leveling pads and 8 wheel casters. That way when I need to I can lower it off the pads and role it around. ALso due to limited work space, It rolls under my body which is up on a body jig I built. Again, I'll get some pics. this week.
Regards
Joe
Regards
Joe
