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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 01:16 AM
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Frame Checking

Hey guys (and gals), while I was under the car swapping my motor I noticed that a few joints didn't look quite right. I do not know the history of this car, because when I bought it the owner was a real retard. I think it may have been in an accident at one point because it has a different color nose. It has been repainted though.

My question is, how much of a hassle would it be to get the frame checked? I want my car to be as solid as possible before I get to far into fabricating anything. If it is off at all, it isn't much because I was able to have the steering aligned, and everything seems to still function OK. I have a rather solid body so i would like to know for sure.

Also, where would I go to do this? Thanks!
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 05:41 AM
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any good collision repair shop should be able to check it for you. not sure on price or anything else
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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go to a body shop and does frame repair....they should do it for free....all they do is check a few points on the frame with tram gauges
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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this might help
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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woot...I knew someone would post that picture! Thanks for the suggestions guys!
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