MG Boy asks:
> I was looking at the frame on Dad's 1500 the other
> day. The front driver's side corner was hit (the fenders
> will attest to that). I am not worried about the
> fenders. I am worried about the frame.
Why do you think the frame was affected? Are you just
concerned, or do you actually know that there's a problem?
A quick check is to take a diagonal measure. Park on a flat surface.
Make a chalk mark on the ground at the outer edge of each wheel,
right below the axle spindle. Move the car and measure diagonally.
If the two measurements are not the same, something is out of
whack.
> The "simplest" solution appears to be to cut the frame
> (forward of where the fire wall would be) and replace
> it, rebuild it with new steel.
The "simplest" and probably best solution is to take it to a good
frame shop and let them judge the best remedy. Slicing and dicing is
not to be taken lightly. Let their power frame straightener have a
shot a pulling it back into alignment first!
-- John
John F Sandhoff sandhoff@csus.edu Sacramento, CA
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