Ok, since I didn't get an answer to this, I'm assuming that either no one
knows, or no one cares. <g>
We've already had plenty of discussion regarding springs, and the prognosis
seems to be that no one (Moss, VB, etc.) has got it right yet. So, being
the not-so mechanically knowledgable person that I am, I am taking the car
to a shop here that I know does excellent restoration work (for a price),
and am having them do whatever it takes to get my car back to it's proper
ride height. I'm tired of "guessing" which springs will put the car where
it belongs. The shop in question is also an excellent collision repair
shop, and have had them fix my boo-boo's for many years now. They've even
done some simple things for me for free, and I've always been happy with
their work. Frankly, I don't know why I was such a cheap ^%#&* not to take
the car to them in the first place... Live and learn...
Anyway, I'd like to get a tangible spec for the "correct", from the factory
ride height for a chrome bumper MGB...1972 to be exact. I've always heard
that an easy way to check this is to measure from the ground up to the
chrome strip on the fenders. Unfortunately, I can't find a stat on any ride
height measurement anywhere in my books. If I can get this figure, then at
least I'd have a goal for them to shoot for. A spring rate figure for the
front and rear would be most helpful as well.
If no one out there has a figure for me, could I ask a early-model B owner
that is confident that their car is level and at the correct ride height to
take a quick measurement for me at the front and rear (these should be the
same number, I think)? I would be most appreciative! Please please please!
<g>
Best Regards,
=J=
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