Shimming front end
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Lititz PA
Shimming front end
How many locations do you need to add shims to if trying to raise the front end to close the uneven gap at the doors?
Where can you buy these shims?
I tried searching threads, but am still a little in the dark.
Where can you buy these shims?
I tried searching threads, but am still a little in the dark.
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 368
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From: Lititz PA
It looks like at some point in the past the core support has been replaced. After removing the doors, I can see some separation at the top near the windshield. This initially lead me to believe I could shim the front up to close this gap.
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Lititz PA
Here are a couple of pics.
The drivers door is not closed all the way.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x148/p1k68/vette.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...68/vetteii.jpg
The drivers door is not closed all the way.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x148/p1k68/vette.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...68/vetteii.jpg
Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
The fenders bond via extensions which in turn are bonded/riveted to the cowl and firewall. This fact will allow some flexing. This can be seen in action if you jack up the 'Vette in the center of the frame, under the door. The door to fender cap will grow as you jack up, due to frame sag. Minor (1/4 inch or less) adjustments can be made to the upper door/fender gap by shimming up the radiator support or repositioning the frame extensions.
Le Mans Master
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From: New Hill NC
Here are a couple of pics.
The drivers door is not closed all the way.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x148/p1k68/vette.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...68/vetteii.jpg
The drivers door is not closed all the way.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x148/p1k68/vette.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...68/vetteii.jpg
Thats about as good as they were in `79. Some much worse.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Ohio
Not.
The fenders bond via extensions which in turn are bonded/riveted to the cowl and firewall. This fact will allow some flexing. This can be seen in action if you jack up the 'Vette in the center of the frame, under the door. The door to fender cap will grow as you jack up, due to frame sag. Minor (1/4 inch or less) adjustments can be made to the upper door/fender gap by shimming up the radiator support or repositioning the frame extensions.
The fenders bond via extensions which in turn are bonded/riveted to the cowl and firewall. This fact will allow some flexing. This can be seen in action if you jack up the 'Vette in the center of the frame, under the door. The door to fender cap will grow as you jack up, due to frame sag. Minor (1/4 inch or less) adjustments can be made to the upper door/fender gap by shimming up the radiator support or repositioning the frame extensions.
Thanks for the tip