Cutlass&Co

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.

J-(Chicago)

I'd go for it, but be sure to worry about door or fender gaps.

Cutlass&Co

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.

compedgemarine

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.

Cutlass&Co

I've just got 1/4" and thats with a polly gearbox mount, so it won't be saging in a hurry.