<VV> Opinion on rear coil springs-conclusion and new tires

[Dave Thompson]

Bob,

I know a Corvair alignment specialist in the area. Once I get the new tires
on I will take it to him.

 

Dave

 

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From: HallGrenn at aol.com [mailto:HallGrenn at aol.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 11:56 AM
To: dave.thompson at verizon.net
Subject: Re: <VV> Opinion on rear coil springs-conclusion and new tires

 

In a message dated 12/2/2009 2:48:51 PM Eastern Standard Time,
dave.thompson at verizon.net writes:

I just found out yesterday that
I have 63 Convertible springs. 

Dave,

 

The thing that would concern me would be the tire wear you mentioned
earlier.  If you have the '63 springs and they aren't completely worn out
(unlikely) then a competent alignment shop should be able to shim the rear
suspension into factory camber specs.  The tires would still wear a bit more
on the inside, but not too much with radials.  Is there anyone nearby with a
stock EM that you could compare your car too?  Quicker than doing a by the
book series of chassis/suspension height measurements.

 

Best of luck with the car and the job hunt.

 

Bob