These questions are all really good one's that would be helpful to me, too.
If anyone has a reply to the guy who posed them, please reply to the list so we
may ALL benefit from your knowledge!
Thanks!
Tom Volpe
'55 2nd, looking for a clip
...and more info!
Bill Bailey wrote:
> Can anyone help this guy out? Reply directly to him..not to me. Thanks!
> >I am looking for someone that can shed some light on installing a '76 Camaro
> >front clip into a 55 second series pickup. Specifically, I am trying to find
> >out the following information:
> >
> >If a person has a clip that is completely disassembled, where do you start?
> >I have rebuilt the clip with the usual components but need to know once a
> >person has established the ride height how do you establish the angles.
> >
> >When setting the A arms does a person start with the adjustments in the
> >centermost position. i.e. shim to center so you have the most adjustment
> >both directions?
> >
> >Do you compress the springs to ride height and set the camber to 0 degrees,
> >upper and lower ball joints vertically aligned with shims as suggested
> >above?
> >
> >What angle (if any) should the engine be and what are the angles of the
> >drive shaft and the differential suppose to be?
> >
> >The engine is a 327 with a TH350 transmission.
> >
> >When done, should I be using the alignment specs for the Camaro? If so
> >would you happen to have this information. If not I am sure I can get it
> >from the local alignment shop.
> >
> >I have read some artlcles on swapping clips but none of them that I have
> >read has this information. They only refer to having the clip level but I
> >have yet to determine at which point this level position is taken. Also, I
> >have not seen any reference as to where the adjustments should be when
> >starting, they just refer to keeping it level so the caster and camber
> >angles will be close. They don't take into account the fact that the shim
> >positions may not be suitable for the application and that if they are left
> >as is, you may not be able to reach the desired settings;
> >
> >Any information that you may be able to give me will be greatly appreciated.
> >
> >Thanks a bunch
> >
> >Gib
> >
> >You can either reply to author or reach me at gib@clipper.net
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> Bill Bailey
> 57 Chevy 3100
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