First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... Probably this is a stupid reply from me as always. But your photo shows a four flange steering gearbox where a three flange box belonged. I know this didn't matter in many applications where the four flange bolted right up. Is that true in this instance? Do you have the original gear to test in a trial fit? Is is possible that the box promised as interchangable is not usable in a 68 Firebird. Eyeballing from your photo, it looks like the angle of the box is somewhat different than correct. It would be a hell of a collision to bend the fram enough to alter the steering box alignment without harming the front horns of the subframe. My car has a bent subframe that caused the car to sit crooked, but it didn't alter the steering coupler link-up. I would also look at both body mounts and core support, but that seem less likely. BTW, looking great. You are way ahead of me. Larry . S Sterchi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List .........................................................................
When I took the car apart, I didn't have an eye for panel fitment like I do now after doing all the body/paint work. So I don't know if it was out of whack or not. I think it might be a good idea to get at least get the engine and trans back in before shimming the subframe but thanks for the idea. SHeen> > Sheen,> You may be right there. Sounds like it could be a bent subframe. How does the front sheet metal fit? You might try a shim (i.e. large flat washer) on top of the rear subframe mounts, it should pivot the front of the subframe up a little. Not too many options to correct the problem you're having, although I might not worry too much about it if you can it close. The rag is designed to flex some to accomodate a "little" misalignmet. > _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: Help: Classifieds: Owner Pictures: Donations: FGF Merchandise: --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store>
