C2 alignment parts

[Randy S.]

I am going to take my 66 in for its first alignment since I have owned the car. I looked at the trailing arms shims and the original 2 hole shims are used.
I was wondering what parts I should bring to the alignment shop that may need to be replaced at that time.

Trying to avoid the "do over".

Trailing arm pivot bolts?

Other recommendations?

Randy

[Jack H.]

Re: C2 alignment parts

If your objective is to get an alignment that will pass judging scrutiny, then I suggest you take a full set of correct shims with you UNLESS you know the alignment shop you're going to specializes doing Corvette factory concours work...

Today's typical alignment shop is going to supply the as-required shims (both front and rear) from a selection bin of current/new shims. As such, front shims will have a different tab geometry from those originally used by the factory and rear shims will have a one hole/one slot configuration vs. factory originals with two holes...

Plus, unless you've checked with the alignment shop in advance, expect some 'grumbling' when you insist on the use of factory original, two-hole, shims vs. the newer and easier to install hole/slot versions of the shims!