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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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| | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 69 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 69 | I thought since the engine had to be pulled on the 57, this would be a good time to address the front end. I would like to do the Mustang II weld in kit, but finances won't allow it. So, got a hold of a 1979 Firebird for front graft and rear end - steering column. I've got the engine, fenders and such off. Started to level the car and ended up with a sore head from scratching. Question: how do you level a unibody car? I tried to level the front subframe underneath the body where it ties to the body. This is the only straight area. There is no place on the body (that isn't banged up). Should you use a line through the upper and lower ball joint centers? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | I once cruised parking lots until I found the right car so I could take measurements at stock ride height. Basically I pulled up with a tape measure, laid down next to the car on both sides, and measured a few key points I'd already identified. I noted the tire size for reference, and made sure all four were the same.
Then I left quick before anyone took notice...
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 69 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 69 | Thank you, Joe. That helped alot. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 | Drive a Tank over it will "Level" most cars!  | | |
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