Spacing the body up

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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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Spacing the body up

Is it a bad thing to space the body up a 1/4" to solve some clearence issues on the Cutlass?
The chassis was badly bent from transporting it to Australia.
I had the chassis straightend boxed and lazer checked and it's near perfect, 455ci and T56 angle is on the mark at 3 degrees but I just need a bit more room in a few places.
Old Nov 20, 2010 | 06:39 AM
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I'd go for it, but be sure to worry about door or fender gaps.
Old Nov 20, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Thanks J,

The tail shaft yoke on the gearbox is just a bit to close to the body crossmember for my liking, even if the gearbox sit well.
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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if that is the only issue my first question would be how much space is there. it looks like almost 1/2". if so then that should be enough clearance. I have had cars where we cut the body crossmember and welded in a notch to make clearance. I would think that would be easier than raising the body.
Old Nov 23, 2010 | 02:47 AM
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I've just got 1/4" and thats with a polly gearbox mount, so it won't be saging in a hurry.
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