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69 convertible frame flex
looking for help, I purchased a 69 c3 convertible from an older gentleman who has been restoring it for a long time, looks like most of the mechanical parts have been replaced or restored but the body need to be finished, however when I put it on jack stands the front of the frame flexes quite a bit to the point the door won’t close, not sure why...is it missing some braces or is it normal?https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...cb27f90f9.jpeghttps://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...f51c4629f.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...d5cbbd2fe.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...ef2fd8bd6.jpeg |
Welcome to the forum.
Sure looks nice underneath. Afraid I can't offer much help. I assume the doors closed normally when the car is on the ground. |
Yes, it’s fine when it’s on the ground. thanks John |
I do know that the frame structure for a roadster is not nearly as stiff as a coupe. That's why the roadsters have the interlocking wedges on the door to help stiffen it when the door is closed.
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All frames have some flex in them or it would be like driving a tank down the road,( Ever driven a Mack truck with no trailer on?) always have doors closed when on jack or hoist because i have seen it put door striker pins out of line or the door now has a sag or gap ....
.... by the way my doors wont open when on hoist or jack lol |
..... Oh and yes that is one clean looking underside hats off :)
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