<VV> Early Steering Noise

[Bryan Blackwell]

I'd check the tire size and wheels first.  I don't recall any  
adjustment to the steering stops, but if he wanted to it might be  
feasible to clamp a spacer on the steering arm to limit the travel  
until the car has new tires.  Or just don't turn it all the way.

--Bryan

On Dec 31, 2008, at 4:24 PM, Ron wrote:

> A friend just brought his '64 convertible to my slushy driveway.   
> It seems that an auto repair man had told him that the car needs a  
> complete front end overhaul at a cost of a couple of thousand  
> dollars to fix a noise that comes when turning sharply in either  
> direction.  I looked at it and it appears that the noise is from  
> the tires rubbing on the front strut rods.  I then checked the '61  
> manual but couldn't find any discussion on steering stops.  So, my  
> question is, what adjustment will stop the steering before a tire  
> rubs on something?  It seems to me that there must be something.   
> He left now and I didn't check the tire size so can't answer any  
> questions on that but it may be a factor.  Any help will be  
> appreciated.