When I first purchased my 1939 Chevy, back in 1962, I was young and ambitious, but not to knowledgeable. I could see that the car was in an accident sometime prior. The drivers side front was hit and pushed in. Over the years I managed to repair the body. I found that the frame was not damaged, but the suspension had replacement parts and the bolts that attached the lower A arms to the cross member were sheared off and someone had welded new bolts in place. I had always wanted to repair this and now is the time. Since obtaining the car I replaced most of the suspension parts, except the cross member and shock absorbers. Recently, I found a replacement cross member. It looks to be in good shape. My plan is to remove the front suspension and replace the cross member without removing the engine. I'll have to suspend the front of the engine while the cross member is out and also remove a few items. Is there anything I should be aware of as the work is being done? Both cross members were bolted to the frame, is there any alignment concerns. Anything else? Thanks Mike
Well..... I started to work on changing out the front cross member. Being an old man I work a lot slower, seems things are much heavier than they used to be. Removed the hood and made a buck for it, so that it should not get damaged. Next removed the radiator. Had to get the water pump out of the way. There isn't alot of space between the radiator and the water pump. Making progress, but the 1939 will have to wait a little. The 1924 Model T is acting up and needs some attention. Maybe this week end I can get a few more items removed. I called the Filling Station to find out about getting the front shock absorbers rebuilt. Mike
I think I would ask some local old car guys who they recommend for alignment. I use a trammel rod and set my own toe in but with all the work you are doing it would be good to find a professional to set everything up.
It would be fun to see their faces at the Chevy Dealership when you pull into the service department.
