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Straightening a 914, no one around here has a cellette |
FourBlades |
Nov 25 2013, 10:28 AM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States |
I am thinking of putting my IMSA car on a frame jig and having it pulled totally straight. It was pretty hard getting the front suspension to line up when I installed it and the rear needs about an inch of spacers to get the camber right. I have not found anyone nearby that has a cellette bench to do the work. Will shops with other systems be able to get this done? This car has a 10 point roll cage in it, I hope to leave it as it and not cut any, but I guess I can replace some tubes if I have to. Can the experts give me some advice here about how to go about this or if this is a good idea. If you have been through this and don't mind sharing your experiences and costs it would be great. Thanks, John |
FourBlades |
Nov 25 2013, 02:50 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States |
Good question Doug. I think it depends on the condition of the car you are starting with. If I had tried to straighten this car before replacing the floors and front of the car it would have just fallen apart. You could put your fingers through a lot of the metal. I tried to do all the repairs as straight and aligned as I could while I went. I don't think the car is twisted or is far out of whack, but if I am ever going to fix it, now is the time, compared to after it is painted. John |
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