Frame bent?
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From: Quakertown, PA
Car: 1992 Camaro Z28 Convertible Z03
Engine: 383 SuperRam
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Frame bent?
I have the post below about my car being totalled, I went out today and measured the gaps between panels and stuff.
This is how they are:[*] Between Trunk and side fenders on drivers side 3/16"....On Passenger side 5/16"[*] Between back of door and rear fender on drivers side 3/16"....On passenger side 5/16"
Is this atleast 1/2 normal or does that confirm that my frame is bent.
I dont know if it is an optical illusion or what, but if I look at it from behind it looks like it sits so the drivers side is an inch or two higher than the passengers, if I get my film developed today I'll post a pic for your opinions.
Thanx,
Brian
------------------[*] Some women driver blew a stop sign and totalled this car last night
86 Firebird, 305 4bbl, Flowmaster 80 series.
Sound System: Pioneer Head Unit, 2 Ground Zero 12" Nuclear Series Subs, Rockford Fosgate wiring, Crappy Amp untill July
Work to be done in July: New Engine (383 or bigger) New worked 700R4, power Sunroof, Kobel predator Body kit, Ram Air II hood, Rims, Tires, 1.5" lowering springs, and re-done interior...I want yellow and black but the 4th gen conversions look tempting, oh yeah painting it Yellow also
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[This message has been edited by 86FyrBrd (edited January 28, 2001).]
This is how they are:[*] Between Trunk and side fenders on drivers side 3/16"....On Passenger side 5/16"[*] Between back of door and rear fender on drivers side 3/16"....On passenger side 5/16"
Is this atleast 1/2 normal or does that confirm that my frame is bent.
I dont know if it is an optical illusion or what, but if I look at it from behind it looks like it sits so the drivers side is an inch or two higher than the passengers, if I get my film developed today I'll post a pic for your opinions.
Thanx,
Brian
------------------[*] Some women driver blew a stop sign and totalled this car last night
86 Firebird, 305 4bbl, Flowmaster 80 series.
Sound System: Pioneer Head Unit, 2 Ground Zero 12" Nuclear Series Subs, Rockford Fosgate wiring, Crappy Amp untill July
Work to be done in July: New Engine (383 or bigger) New worked 700R4, power Sunroof, Kobel predator Body kit, Ram Air II hood, Rims, Tires, 1.5" lowering springs, and re-done interior...I want yellow and black but the 4th gen conversions look tempting, oh yeah painting it Yellow also
AOL screen name= madbiker1
[This message has been edited by 86FyrBrd (edited January 28, 2001).]
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If it one side "looks" higher than the other than the frame is BENT!.
My car was hit before and the drivesride was a good foot higher than the passenger side.
Of course I got it fixed. If I had full coverage it would of definitely been totalled according to the body shop.
But I had to save it
Just think about it, an 86Firebird with high miles is worth what...my guess around $1500?
Straightening the frame, replacing all the broken components, and paint ..would end up costing over $3k.
If you had full coverage, shes totalled.
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91 Formula
305 TPI 5speed
1LE/G92/WS6
w/GTA gfx,rims,hood
Cold air ind. w/K&N, SLP airfoil, ported/polished plenum, March pulleys, Crane AFPR(43psi),Crane Gold 1.6rrs,MSD coil,MSD6AL, Holley 9mm wires, fastchip, Bosch O2sensor, SLP headers & catback,short shifter,3:73s w/Auburn posi,160* t-stat,JET 195* fan switch, Macewen white face gauges, Autometer gauges, Zoom hi-performance clutch.
My car was hit before and the drivesride was a good foot higher than the passenger side.
Of course I got it fixed. If I had full coverage it would of definitely been totalled according to the body shop.
But I had to save it
Just think about it, an 86Firebird with high miles is worth what...my guess around $1500?
Straightening the frame, replacing all the broken components, and paint ..would end up costing over $3k.
If you had full coverage, shes totalled.
------------------
91 Formula
305 TPI 5speed
1LE/G92/WS6
w/GTA gfx,rims,hood
Cold air ind. w/K&N, SLP airfoil, ported/polished plenum, March pulleys, Crane AFPR(43psi),Crane Gold 1.6rrs,MSD coil,MSD6AL, Holley 9mm wires, fastchip, Bosch O2sensor, SLP headers & catback,short shifter,3:73s w/Auburn posi,160* t-stat,JET 195* fan switch, Macewen white face gauges, Autometer gauges, Zoom hi-performance clutch.
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