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Originally Posted by Deck  Just want to point out this bit as i think "correct height" mis leads a bit. I think it really just refers to the side sills and their alignment with the chassis as the wheels are nothing to go by and everything else moves about...boot skin, front brackets? etc...
What did you use as reference? |
Dek, you have a certain amount of adjustment on the side sills and overall, it's how the car looks in general rather than making sure the side sills look right. Afterall, they can be hidden with side pipes if necessary. I would have to disagree with you about the wheels bit. It is very important to use the wheels as a point of reference. You wouldn't want the wheels inset by 10mm on one side and sticking out by 10mm on the other side now would you? I put my Halibrands on the car before I fit the body and then used them to centre the body.
As for a reference, I personally used the Metal scuttle on the chassis. It would appear to vary from chassis to chassis though because my body is actually resting on the metal scuttle. I know of other Viper owners who's bodies are as much as an inch higher (or more!) than the metal scuttle. This just backs up the theory of no jigs for the chassis.
At the end of the day, it's worth spending a lot of time setting the body on the chassis. It's certainly a job you don't want to rush. It's also worth mentioning that you want to get the car on as much of a flat surface as possible. Also, adjusting the suspension so that the car is level would be a good starting point too.
Cheers...