[Go69]

My car currently has the motor/trans out and while under it I noticed that the alignment
holes for the sub frame are not lined up. When I installed the new eurethane bushings w/the sub frame two years ago, I was sure to line up the holes in the frame with the body using dowels. Now, I find that the frame has shifted about 1/4" on one side and about 1/8" on the other. Understanding that the sub frame is still under the car, and attached at all six points, in addition to the body panels that bolt to the firewall-how do I adjust this?

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1969 Camaro SS 350-383ci./365HP, T-56, 12 bolt, Power Trax Locker, 3.73 gears, 4 whl disc, Deluxe black houndstooth interior, rear window defogger, tilt steering, floor console w/gauge package, center mntd. clock, tachometer

[This message has been edited by Go69 (edited 08-29-2001).]

 

[70 RS/Z-28]

You will need to loosen up all the mounting bolts then use the dowels again like you did in the past. It should be relatively easy.

 

[GregSS396]

I had my subframe off to install poly bushings and I did not use body pins to align it when I put it back on. Where are these alignment holes so I can check if I put mine on strait.

Thanks,
Greg

 

[lil_beast_67]

my back tires don't line up, the passenger's actually sticks out more than the other side. I did do a multi leaf conversion and dropped the car one inch using blocks, but I can't see how that would effect horizontal movement.. is it the frame that's off, or does anyone have any ideas on how to fix it?

 

[Unreal]

The alignment holes are directly in front of the front body bushings, on the front cowl.

 

[Allen M]

Get the frame squared and then install subframe connectors.

 

[RobR]

You can also take diagonal measurements to make sure the subframe and sheetmetal are square. When I did my subframe, I picked a couple of points on each side of the firewall area and measured diagonally to the front of the subframe. I just did this for the sheetmetal on my car this week. We just installed the fenders, header panel, and hood for the final fit and it was a little crooked. I ended up pushing the front of the fenders over one way about a 1/4 inch and squared it up and all of my hood gaps are perfect.

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Rob Rice
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