<VV> Need advice on 65 Corsa convertible shimmy

[Dennis Dorogi]

Carlton Smith wrote:
> Hi Guys,
>
> I have a 65 Corsa convertible turbo that I purchased last August. I have
> conventional 13" tires on the car and they are balanced to within a nat's
> ass. 
>
> What I have been experiencing since I bought the car is a shimmy at exactly
> 34-35mph. It drives fine below and above that speed. I do not feel the
> shimmy at all in the steering wheel. Now, it does not always do it, but more
> times than not. A bump in the road at that speed will get it going, but not
> always. I do notice the front fenders bobbing up and down when this goes on.
>
> The ball joints seem to be fine by my inspection. 
>
> Form a recommendation I had the steering box arm bushing replaced with the
> nylon type from Clark's. No change!
>
> This past weekend I had advice given to me that it could be a shock gone bad
> or that the alignment is out. As to the later the car tracks and steers
> perfectly. But does that necessarily mean the alignment is right?
>
> What say all ye of experience?
>
> Carlton Smith
> Indianapolis, IN  
>
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> My convertible used to do the same thing. Balanced the tires and no change. Since my tires were about 8 years old I purchased new tires and problem went away. Just like a new car again-smooth as silk. How old are your tires?
    Dennis Dorogi