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Posted 9/29/2019 11:44:15 AM |
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Been searching the forum but can't find any. Can anyone post some please?
Need frame measurements for the metal work please. I already have the exterior kit
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Markovic1989
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Posted 10/1/2019 8:48:52 AM |
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What would Alfred say?
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Markovic1989,
The wheelbase is roughly 141”. However, depending on whose body you have, that number may very a bit. It would be best for you to square up your body, measure your wheel wells to see if any need to be moved forward or aft to be symetrical lengthwise on each side. Now you are ready to find the centers of the wheelwells and determine your required wheelbase. Then I would suggest you get your donor car 4 wheel aligned and then measure twice and start cutting. Also, it is best to set (and fix) the suspension ride height you want prior to alignment and during strech measuremnts to ensure everything ends up exactly where you want it with the mounted body.
Zeus
Bat-what?.....Na, it’s just an oversized badass big black car (with optional machine guns)
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Posted 10/12/2019 1:55:49 PM |
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Yes Zeus Wayne is right on! 141" Don't be in too big of a rush to stretch your frame before you square out the body. Mine was out of square. We measured from center of wheel on all four wheel wells then crisscrosses measurements to see that it was square and that's when we noticed it. We made the rear fenders 4" wider and that's when we moved the wheelwell back. Oh another suggestion is don't be too quick to cut the hood away from the body that makes it a little tougher to line things up. I hope that makes sense. Good luck BWD
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Posted 1/28/2020 1:38:49 PM |
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Zeus Wayne (10/1/2019) Markovic1989,
The wheelbase is roughly 141”. However, depending on whose body you have, that number may very a bit. It would be best for you to square up your body, measure your wheel wells to see if any need to be moved forward or aft to be symetrical lengthwise on each side. Now you are ready to find the centers of the wheelwells and determine your required wheelbase. Then I would suggest you get your donor car 4 wheel aligned and then measure twice and start cutting. Also, it is best to set (and fix) the suspension ride height you want prior to alignment and during strech measuremnts to ensure everything ends up exactly where you want it with the mounted body.
I thought on the OG 89 the wheelbase is 140? So if its 141, and your car frame and wheels are all square and complete. What do you adjust, the car to fit the body? Or the body to fit the car?
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Posted 1/29/2020 12:14:25 PM |
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What would Alfred say?
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Minijokerguy,
You need to get the body first and determine where everything sits, and tweak the frame dimensions accordingly, as there are a couple sets of molds out there - some original, some from splashes made of another body. obviously some are better than others, and there will be slight differences here and there... Also, can't stress enough, set wheelbase dimensions at proposed ride height, as wheelbase may move a bit going up/down. Minor adjustments can be made with adjustable control arms and alignment.
Zeus
Bat-what?.....Na, it’s just an oversized badass big black car (with optional machine guns)
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Posted 1/31/2020 5:38:59 PM |
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Zeus Wayne (1/29/2020) Minijokerguy,
You need to get the body first and determine where everything sits, and tweak the frame dimensions accordingly, as there are a couple sets of molds out there - some original, some from splashes made of another body. obviously some are better than others, and there will be slight differences here and there... Also, can't stress enough, set wheelbase dimensions at proposed ride height, as wheelbase may move a bit going up/down. Minor adjustments can be made with adjustable control arms and alignment.
Thanks boss, I appreciate all the info and tips.
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