At wits' end

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Looking forward to the next update on this one. Did the rig make it into CBT today?
 
I would be suspect of the spring hangers on the frame. Have seen lots of them tweeked off center.

Not unusual for leaf springs to fan out. Often means U bolts are not tight enough. There are bracket / clips to help prevent this .

Check over body panel squareness. Gaps between hood and fender , fender and door, etc may indicate some body shift. John
 
Also, if it is deemed a viable option , I know where another 60 front housing is available. There is also a 62 housing that has the extra factory gussetting and it has more positive castor from the factory than a 60.
 
It turns out the body/panels are a smidge off and throwing the illusion and can see where MP's concern came from. Could be from aged body mounts, the Lf fender damage, etc.

Measuring from the frame, all is square and true with the largest difference being only .125 difference side to side. No damage anywhere to the frame that can see seen or measured and drives straight.

Also the alignment came in nice with camber well within spec and even from side to side. Actually a pretty nice rust free platform to work with > You have yourself a nice truck there MP, Time to roll out on the next Copper State Cruisers run of the month ~
 
murf said:
It turns out the body/panels are a smidge off and throwing the illusion and can see where MP's concern came from. Could be from aged body mounts, the Lf fender damage, etc.
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If I recall correctly, when we looked at that 60 I noticed a difference in the paint color on the passenger side. Might have even been the front fender, I do not remember exactly. Was easy to see wearing polarized glasses. It could be that it was in a fender-bender in the past that affected the alignment of the front clip...
 
mtkreitz said:
If I recall correctly, when we looked at that 60 I noticed a difference in the paint color on the passenger side. Might have even been the front fender, I do not remember exactly. Was easy to see wearing polarized glasses. It could be that it was in a fender-bender in the past that affected the alignment of the front clip...
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Murf pointed this out to me the other day, I still can't see it personally. I know when I did my flight physical, they did say though I'm not color blind I am color deficient. If the color is close, I cant tell.

Thanks everyone for helping me get this sorted especially Murf, the peace of mind is what's most valuable to me. I am looking forward to a run Murf, can't wait!
 
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