Alignment for 1935 Chrysler CZ
01-30-2014, 08:37 AM
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Alignment for 1935 Chrysler CZ
We are looking for someone in the Massachusetts area, preferably in or near Worcester, that is able to perform a front end alignment on a 1935 Chrysler CZ. We are able to adjust toe in and toe out, but do not have the tools to adjust cast and camber. If there is someone out there that is still performing this service, it would be of great help to hear from you! Or if you know of someone in the area that is performing this service, please let me know. Thank you everyone!
01-30-2014, 10:18 AM
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I wish I could help you. I know nothing at all about these. What sort of tools do you need? If it's a matter of getting to difficult bolts, consider buying some "import" wrenches and bending, welding, modifying them to fit. I've done that A LOT over the years.
You can even bend smaller wrenches with a vise and a propane torch!!!
So far as getting someone to do this, that's usually a matter of avoiding the "big box" stores like the plague. Search out small independent shops, and "if the guy is old" you have a better chance.
OR..........learn to align it yourself!!! It's just not that difficult to buy or make alignment tools. You need:
A level place or a place that can be MADE level by blocking up the wheels / tires. I used my flatbed car trailer!!!
Turning plates for the tires. Google this. Some guys use a pair of tiles or sheet metal with SALT. Grease, etc, also used
Toe. This is simple. Make a simple scribe using a screw or nail through a homemade base that will sit flat and stable on the floor. Put paint or tape on opposite sides of the tire, and jack the tire up a bit. Rotate against the scribe to make a line on both sides, front and back of the tire. All you need to set toe is a tape measure and two guys
Caster / camber. All you REALLY need is camber. Yo calculate camber by steering the tires in /out. You can BUY camber and caster/ camber gauges reasonable. All they really are is a device to tell in / out tilt of the wheel and tire.
Google things like "DIY front end alignment" etc.
You can even bend smaller wrenches with a vise and a propane torch!!!
So far as getting someone to do this, that's usually a matter of avoiding the "big box" stores like the plague. Search out small independent shops, and "if the guy is old" you have a better chance.
OR..........learn to align it yourself!!! It's just not that difficult to buy or make alignment tools. You need:
A level place or a place that can be MADE level by blocking up the wheels / tires. I used my flatbed car trailer!!!
Turning plates for the tires. Google this. Some guys use a pair of tiles or sheet metal with SALT. Grease, etc, also used
Toe. This is simple. Make a simple scribe using a screw or nail through a homemade base that will sit flat and stable on the floor. Put paint or tape on opposite sides of the tire, and jack the tire up a bit. Rotate against the scribe to make a line on both sides, front and back of the tire. All you need to set toe is a tape measure and two guys
Caster / camber. All you REALLY need is camber. Yo calculate camber by steering the tires in /out. You can BUY camber and caster/ camber gauges reasonable. All they really are is a device to tell in / out tilt of the wheel and tire.
Google things like "DIY front end alignment" etc.
Last edited by 440roadrunner; 01-30-2014 at 10:24 AM.
01-30-2014, 04:16 PM
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I would try the forum at www.aaca.org
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