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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: chetbrz on January 17, 2017, 12:51:55 PM

Title: Need Some Help
Post by: chetbrz on January 17, 2017, 12:51:55 PM
I need some dimensions from a 29U 4 door owner. 

My car is back on the ground after the front end work.  The car is now sitting square left to right which I feel was a major accomplishment for my old car.  However I think the car sits to high in the back and I would like to compare some average measurements from another 29U 4Door sitting on a reasonable level road surface or garage floor.

First:  The height of the Front Bumper assembly Bolt (center of Bolt to Ground)

(http://www.1948plymouth.info/1929/images/Build/Suspension_034)

Second:  The height of the Rear Bumper assembly Bolt (center of Bolt to Ground)
Third:     The distance between the rear shackle pins from center to center.

(http://www.1948plymouth.info/1929/images/Build/Suspension_035)

Many Thanks,  Chet...

Title: Re: Need Some Help
Post by: 29UJohn on January 17, 2017, 07:55:41 PM
I can take some measurements when I get home (traveling now for work), but since my frame is slightly bent, not sure my measurements would be useful.
Title: Re: Need Some Help
Post by: chetbrz on January 17, 2017, 09:27:08 PM
Quote from: 29UJohn on January 17, 2017, 07:55:41 PM
I can take some measurements when I get home (traveling now for work), but since my frame is slightly bent, not sure my measurements would be useful.

John,

I think slightly bent is Par for the course.  I am trying to get mine as square as possible before I work on the wood framing.   It seems to me as the wood framing weakens the steel frame twists a bit.  Also as the leafs rust together the frame takes more unbalanced movement across the four support springs.  Just my theory.

Good luck with the business trip, Chet...