Pictures of Body Dimension X Measurement Points Options

[cary]

I was wondering if any one has pictures of exactly where to measure body dimension X. Targa bar to windshield frame.

This car was a front clip repair back in the beginning of its life.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...=2&t=187546
If it needs to be tweaked, now is the time.

TIA for the help ........................

[rick 918-S]

After your pm I went back and reviewed your build thread. You have quite the project on your hands.

I noticed you sectioned the "A" pillar including the lower hinge mount. At this point I would suggest checking the door fit. 914's are a challenge because of their welded chassis. Unlike American iron that could be shimmed.

I understand you had both longs out at the same time. You should have supported the car by the shock and strut mounts to prevent sag in the cowl or rear clip. Maybe you did.. In any event that's one of the things you will want to consider going forward.

If I were you I would start there. Build some type of support. Wood works or metal. what ever you have.

Level it and make a provision to adjust it. Whether it be a small bottle jack or acme thread. Just something that will allow the weight to come off the base of the "A" pillar and the base of the door latch pillar.

Next I would check your "H" measurement. This may give you a sense of whether your cowl is sagged. Once you have recorded that measurement move onto the "F" measurement.

Here is a set of braces I made for Ben's 6. You need to install some kind of a brace and leave it in place until your done welding.



Here is the upper position. I used the targa top cover latch bolt holes as a mounting location.



Here is the lower mount. I used drill screws to attach it to a section of the long that is solid. The bolt that holds the pipe also passes through the all thread. The nuts push the pipe and act as an extension to correct sag. I adjusted this chassis 1/8 of an inch before I cut anything out of the car. I have seen guys use turn buckles but they tend to deflect and not hold an accurate measurement.




Once you have this set then re-fit the doors and check your hinge mount fit on your "A" pillar.

Check your fit to the fender and then finally the quarter panel gap. Once you have the doors in place check your "X" measurement last. This will be strongly effected by your "F" measurement. "F" first then "X"