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| Maine914 |
 Jun 7 2003, 05:47 PM
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My 1972 914 dips on the drivers side. In other words, its about an inch lower on that side. The tire has only a 1/2 clearance to the fender in back on the drivers side [which seems too small.] Based on the concensus of the 914Club BBS, I put on new springs [165s from PP.]. Springs look nice and shiny, but no change in the dip. I also looked under the car very closely -- there is no dignificant rust, and no sag. It is reputed that this car took a roll in an earlier life in CA. Is it possible the body is just twisted? If I can't get it untwisted, to be safer, would smaller tires make sense? It has 185s on it now with Riviera rims.
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| Don Wohlfarth |
Jun 9 2003, 02:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 117 |
I'd recommend that you set down, take a deep breath, and STOP working on this car. There might be a real good reason you found this car in a barn.
Find out why the car is so much lower on drivers side. It could be something simple such as the torsion bars and rear springs are set wrong. It could also be the car is twisted and this is as close as they could get to have all 4 wheels on the ground. Don't be wasting a lot of time with a car that may not be repairable. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I don't think Bondo is good for a permanent repair on a longitudinal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Maine914 Twisted Jun 7 2003, 05:47 PM
SirAndy check the suspension console in the rear for crack... Jun 7 2003, 06:06 PM Maine914 I did...or think I did. Any tips on where to look... Jun 7 2003, 06:39 PM seanery the arm that connects to the rear wheel. look for ... Jun 7 2003, 06:49 PM mskala Don't fear the worst right away (unless you kn... Jun 7 2003, 07:22 PM DNHunt Did ya drive it. They often come off the jacks lop... Jun 7 2003, 08:20 PM SirAndy suspension console usally cracks above where the t... Jun 7 2003, 08:29 PM mskala If you are up to it and near southern maine, I am ... Jun 7 2003, 08:34 PM djm914-6 I wanna look to!!!
My vote is either ... Jun 7 2003, 08:57 PM Maine914 OK. Thanks. It would be helpful to have some fol... Jun 7 2003, 09:31 PM mskala A car is like a chair, too much height on one corn... Jun 7 2003, 10:17 PM Maine914 Thanks. It has carbs. And I did tune it up -- ne... Jun 8 2003, 06:29 AM Maine914 As my other post indicates, I continue to have eng... Jun 8 2003, 06:57 PM seanery Eventually, it will get better. :D
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It will ... Jun 8 2003, 07:10 PM DNHunt It will get better. Yesterday I drove 2 exits past... Jun 8 2003, 08:17 PM mskala Overall, I agree. Unless this car has sentimental... Jun 9 2003, 04:19 PM nebreitling yes, make sure the frame is kosher before proceedi... Jun 9 2003, 07:58 PM Maine914 Thanks. SInce I'm in Maine, your Palo Alto sh... Jun 10 2003, 08:50 AM nebreitling too far? where's your commitment?!
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Maine914 My kid is out that way, and when I visited I testd... Jun 10 2003, 05:12 PM |
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