'73 Body mount position
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Instructor
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From: Rocklin California
'73 Body mount position
I recently purchased a different frame for my '73 restoration. After cleaning it I found out it is a '70. I was told there is no problem other than a few of the holes for the front extensions. Now I read that the body mounts on the 73 were lowered to accomodate rubber bushings. Is this going to be another problem when I go to put the body back on?
Thanks in advance,
Barry
Thanks in advance,
Barry
Melting Slicks
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From: I may be getting old but I refuse to grow up
They switched from solid aluminum to rubber in 73 some say the mounts were lowered when they done this some say they didn't. If they did I don't think it was very much. hopefully somebody that knows for sure will chime in
Safety Car
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From: North Easton Mass
I used to believe that the frame mounts for the 73-up frames were lower than those for the earlier years. Looking at the AIM drawings for both types of frame shows that they are within ~1/8" of each other. The aluminum mount is ~1/2" thick and I'm guessing that the rubber mount is about the same thickness when it is torqued down.
Rick B.
Rick B.
