01-01-2018, 02:16 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-01-2018, 12:59 PM by Matt_Harnden.)
(31-12-2017, 07:37 PM)‘Martin Prior’ Wrote:(30-12-2017, 06:27 PM)Matt_Harnden Wrote: I’ve got the Opal on axle stands today ready to start some work to improve the alignment of the body.
Currently the vertical alignment of the coach lines between the hinge side of the door and the rear panel don’t line up too well. There is about a 3/4” drop and I want to try and improve this. I have fitted new hinge pins and the door shut lines are quite ok (although I have had to pack out the top hinge).
My plan is to add some hardwood packers between the body and chassis to try and slightly lift the body at the front half and hopefully then raise the door hinge point enough to improve the coachline.
Has anyone done similar work and do you have any tips? For example, should I add a packer under the cow horns or is it best to avoid this? Etc...
Thanks for your advice.
I cured a similar problem on my RP by putting a stack of flat washers into the body mounting points between the front chassis member and the scuttle bottoms.
Thanks Martin. Just to clarify, are you talking about the points highlighted below? Also, I’m unsure what you mean by “scuttle bottoms”? Cheers.