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My body has been resting on my frame for several months. The bolts were installed but have not been tightened. Today I thought I would begin tightening them to about 10 pounds. What should I be thinking about as I tighten them? When should I be using a shim? What is a good final torque number.
Thanks,Mike
Mike 41 Chevy
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First there should be a rubbber insulator pad between the frame and body. Tighten bolts evenly and do not use shims unless there is an excessive gap between the frame and body at a location.. Then if doors are out of alingment and adjusting them does't help add shims in the correct locations.
I would use about 30 foot pounds for the torque.
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First there should be a rubbber insulator pad between the frame and body. Tighten bolts evenly and do not use shims unless there is an excessive gap between the frame and body at a location.. Then if doors are out of alingment and adjusting them does't help add shims in the correct locations.
I would use about 30 foot pounds for the torque. Here are body mount pads that Gene is referring to, in his post. https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detai...Pads_Body_To_Frame_Except_Cabriolet.html
1951 Chevy Styleline Deluxe 2 door sedan / purchased from second owner 6-19-2000.
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Thanks Gene and Bob. I forgot to mention I had already installed the body pads.
Thanks,Mike
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