Anyone know of an "old timer" who can properly align my '65. I have slotted shims, new bolts and t-arms rebuilt by Bair's, there should be no problems there. I rebuilt the front-end, all shims replaced in original positions, just need to get it all "dialed-in". I live in the Glendale/Burbank area. Thanks...
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Re: Looking for a GOOD alignment shop in So Cal
Ask my brother in law in Burbank
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Re: Looking for a GOOD alignment shop in So Cal
Ask my brother in law in Burbank
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Re: Looking for a GOOD alignment shop in So Cal
I don't know if they do much work on vintage Corvettes, but Johnson Alignment in Torrance (near the corner of Hawthorne Blvd. and 190th) has an excellent reputation and is very well thought of by Porsche Owner's Club racers.
If you get down to that area, drop by and talk to them.
I can't speak from personal experience as I do all my own alignment work.
My suggested "touring settings" are zero camber, and 1.5-2.0 deg caster on the front end (higher end of the caster range for power steering) and 1/16" total toe-in.
One-half deg. negative camber on the rear with 1/32" toe-in on EACH wheel, for a total of 1/16".
My "sport settings" are as above, except for more negative camber - up to minus one deg. on both ends.
If you have them do the work you would probably be best served if you bring a selection of shims for both front and rear.
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Re: Looking for a GOOD alignment shop in So Cal
I don't know if they do much work on vintage Corvettes, but Johnson Alignment in Torrance (near the corner of Hawthorne Blvd. and 190th) has an excellent reputation and is very well thought of by Porsche Owner's Club racers.
If you get down to that area, drop by and talk to them.
I can't speak from personal experience as I do all my own alignment work.
My suggested "touring settings" are zero camber, and 1.5-2.0 deg caster on the front end (higher end of the caster range for power steering) and 1/16" total toe-in.
One-half deg. negative camber on the rear with 1/32" toe-in on EACH wheel, for a total of 1/16".
My "sport settings" are as above, except for more negative camber - up to minus one deg. on both ends.
If you have them do the work you would probably be best served if you bring a selection of shims for both front and rear.
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Re: Looking for a GOOD alignment shop in So Cal
I live in Burbank take my car to B & I frame on Burbank Blvd. In Glendale there is Spence on Central. They have and know about slotted shims, old timers. Let me know what Roy's BIL came up with too.
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Re: Looking for a GOOD alignment shop in So Cal
I live in Burbank take my car to B & I frame on Burbank Blvd. In Glendale there is Spence on Central. They have and know about slotted shims, old timers. Let me know what Roy's BIL came up with too.
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THANKS Roy, Duke, Kevin...
I went to Spence in Glendale and they did a great job at a very reasonable price. The car has never driven better since I bought it over 10 years ago. Nothing like new bushings, ball joints, tie-rods, rebuilt steering box, trailing arms, ect. and a proper alignment.
Duke, thank you for the specs, I went with the "touring settings".Comment
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THANKS Roy, Duke, Kevin...
I went to Spence in Glendale and they did a great job at a very reasonable price. The car has never driven better since I bought it over 10 years ago. Nothing like new bushings, ball joints, tie-rods, rebuilt steering box, trailing arms, ect. and a proper alignment.
Duke, thank you for the specs, I went with the "touring settings".Comment
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Re: THANKS Roy, Duke, Kevin...
Andy,
Cool old Gelndale shop glad it worked out. Let's get together I'd like to see your car. Two shows local both at Bob's the Toluca Lake one Fridays and the Glendale on Saturdays. Or do you know Damon's steak house?
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Re: THANKS Roy, Duke, Kevin...
Andy,
Cool old Gelndale shop glad it worked out. Let's get together I'd like to see your car. Two shows local both at Bob's the Toluca Lake one Fridays and the Glendale on Saturdays. Or do you know Damon's steak house?
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Re: THANKS Roy, Duke, Kevin...
I live up North near Sacramento between Reno off Hwy 49 in the woods (hills) I go to L.A only when some one has a gun pointed at me.Comment
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Re: THANKS Roy, Duke, Kevin...
I live up North near Sacramento between Reno off Hwy 49 in the woods (hills) I go to L.A only when some one has a gun pointed at me.Comment
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Re: THANKS Roy, Duke, Kevin...
I Know that Roy, I was talking to Andy. LOL But you BIL should try Damon's if he likes a good tenderloin.
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Re: THANKS Roy, Duke, Kevin...
I Know that Roy, I was talking to Andy. LOL But you BIL should try Damon's if he likes a good tenderloin.
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