[Helmantel]

Within 18 hours! That was quick!

Enjoy your new alignment

 

[daves67ss]

That will be virtually impossible these days. If you find a shop that understands shims you are lucky but you will likely have to explain exactly what is needed no matter where you go. It has been almost useless to do anything but your own alignment for decades because finding someone capable who understands these older cars is extremely hard.

Maybe I got lucky. There is a terrific speed shop here in Atlanta that is very old school. I've been using them for years. Last time they let me get in the pit with them and watch. I asked for a printout, and they laughed. They said I would have to take a picture of their Hunter display.

 

[JW67Conv]

@Ronstang1966

I think it’s more of finding someone that cares how to do it right. Most people do the minimum and are lazy. Anything to cut a corner. Owning these older cars is getting harder for some as you have to work on them yourself. I never did anything but toe in. I have bought the tools to do it and hopefully in the next month or so. I did put a shim in front of the upper arm. We will see where I end up.

 

[shawnc]

The "alignment computer" is programmed with data out of the old Factory Service Manuals. The alignment tech is forbidden to vary from that. They just get it sort of close. Good luck!

"Forbidden?" ive run a few tire shops and never has any of my techs been foreced to use specs that do not work!

 

[cougar70]

"Forbidden?" ive run a few tire shops and never has any of my techs been foreced to use specs that do not work!

Were any of the shops franchises of major corporations?

 

[Tommyudo]

I’ve had success using shops that align vehicles that could be best described as “equipment”. Dump trucks, ambulances, etc.

 

[Master Hack]

The old man at the shop I went to gave me some great advice for aligning my own car. He said "too much, no good. Not too much, sokay."
It worked like a charm!

 

[Clinto]

Maybe I got lucky. There is a terrific speed shop here in Atlanta that is very old school. I've been using them for years. Last time they let me get in the pit with them and watch. I asked for a printout, and they laughed. They said I would have to take a picture of their Hunter display.

Chamblee?

Or is there someone else?

 

[myfirstcar66]

Got the "Street Specs" alignment done to my project car today. It's no longer bow-legged, pigeon-towed, wandering, or rubbing the fenders when turning. It was another day of 100-degree heat index and high humidity. I drank ice water and walked around among the mechanics, catching up since I retired and talking cars, so it was time and money well spent.

 

[cougar70]

It took 9 sessions with the toe plates. The toe in is now 1/16, the car goes down the road straight, and the steering wheel is level when going straight. The steering center is a bit vague in the garage, but obvious on test drives. The alignment has never been better. The steering wheel has never been centered the way it is now. I test drove a couple of times, knowing the toe in was about .25. More toe in does feel pretty good compared with 1/16". A tiny bit of toe out makes the tires tramline, and it can feel quite scary on bad roads.

 

[gjz30075]

" There is a terrific speed shop here in Atlanta that is very old school. I've been using them for years. Last time they let me get in the pit with them and watch. I asked for a printout, and they laughed. They said I would have to take a picture of their Hunter display"

Is this Gran Turismo in Chamblee?

 

[_SuperCJ]

I just had an alignment and wheel balance done on my 68. It hadn't been done in many years and wanted it done as I plan on driving it a lot more now. On the drive home the front tires started really howling, even when going straight. I have modern radial tires on the car, not bias ply. The specs they used are:

Left
Camber 0.6
Caster 0.2
Toe 0.23

Right
Camber 0.9
Caster 0.0
Toe 0.21

I suspect that the got the toe wrong. Originally the toe was 1.55 left and 1.54 right. Would appreciate any thoughts you all may have. I was planning on taking it to a different alignment place tomorrow to get their thoughts and would appreciate any input from the experts here.

Check the lower control arm camber bolts

 

[daves67ss]

Chamblee?

Or is there someone else?

Yup, Gran Turismo East

 

[daves67ss]

" There is a terrific speed shop here in Atlanta that is very old school. I've been using them for years. Last time they let me get in the pit with them and watch. I asked for a printout, and they laughed. They said I would have to take a picture of their Hunter display"

Is this Gran Turismo in Chamblee?

Yes