I recently built a body cart and replaced my full trunk on my car. When I built the cart, I added jackbolts to the front and middle legs for adjusting the car. Well, it didn't work as good as I thought, so I took the front nuts out and set the car directly on the uprights. Here's the problem, or potential problem. The car was level front to back before I pulled the front nuts out. The body man that was helping me align it said to worry more about the side to side leveling. So, my car is leaning down towards the front by 1/2". The side to side level is consistent from the front to the rear of the car (the edge of the bubble is on the left line). Should I be concerned about this before I pull the full floor out? I believe the bubble is off because the floor is unlevel.

I added bracing from the rockers to the cart so that nothing would move. I also welded the frame rails to this bracing so that everything stays in relation to itself before I pulled the trunk out. The floor is still in. Should I lift the front of the car to get it level or leave it alone.

It makes sense that if the car is dead on left to right, why does the front to back need to be perfect. In theory, why couldn't the car be at a 45 degree angle as long as it isn't twisted? Am I overthinking this? You can see photos of the cart in my car domain site (see link in sig below) page 9.

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Yes, I should be concerned or yes, I'm overthinking it? I know we've discussed this one over the phone, but I just noticed the difference in front to back level on the two rockers. Now, I'm scratching my head. :confused:

Chris , I couldn't help myself l:)

I pretty well agree with everything in your last paragraph . Now, are you over thinking it ? IMHO , REALLY stressing that, IMO , maybe a little , I tend to do that alot . You have a good handle on what you're doing , your car is supported , it could be standing on the end , no matter , you have got it secured , so cut that puppy up already !

I was just rattling your cage in the previous post (recall the blonde from SNL , who's answer to everything is "yes") I know the feeling of jumping off into the great unknown of disecting these cars , but as you have learned , it's not rocket science , it's metal and rubber , if we screw up , we can fix it , we have the technology ! (remember the extra "clearance" on the tubs?) Keep up the good fight , keep remembering the image of that finished car in your mind's eye . (insert "Battle Hymn of the Republic" here) It can be done , it WILL be done !

Did I say that last part out loud ? :eek: You get the picture , do what's comfortable for you .

Terry

Check out my post to get some confidence and reassurance. I was the same way before I made my first cut, and I am replacing LOTS more than just the trunk floor. I build a body cart as well and just have an additional interior bracing cage for vertical wall supports and front-to-rear support. Check it out, it may help you some.

I think you'll be fine otherwise.

Well, after looking at it further, my level must have been having a bad day! I checked it again and it's not off as much as I first thought. I'm going to level it front to back just for my ease of mind and cut the floor out.

Man, this project is making me age too fast!

Terry,
I almost loaded it on a trailer and called you when I hit the Alexandria area!