Wop-sided Chassis Help

[Pharozen]

If you can somehow get the frame rail to meet the body and bolt up I would consider welding a brace between the rear frame rails to help reinforce the rear and also relieve any strain from the passenger side wanting to pull down.

Actually there was a brave in between the rear frame rails but we had to cut it out because when we were placing the body on the frame, my spare tire slot in the trunk interfered with it.

 

[565bbchevy]

Actually there was a brave in between the rear frame rails but we had to cut it out because when we were placing the body on the frame, my spare tire slot in the trunk interfered with it.

You should be able to fit a new one behind the spare tire well, I made mine out of 1-3/4" roll bar tubing and used a bender to shape it around the tire well then welded it going across my frame rails if you are installing a stock gas tank put that in first to check clearances if you are using a fuel cell like me then it won't matter.
If you do get the body mounted up at least you will know this brace would be straight.

 

[Pharozen]

Ok, so I thought I'd post this to give an official update:
We ran into some additional issues with the frame in the front of the car as well; so we're going to go ahead go with the frame straightening solution. This will rectify the issue with the 1inch offset in the rear as well. Just firgured I would mention since it caused a bit of an uproar with a few members. lol..

 

[Texas82GP]

Thanks for following up. I'm sure I'm not the only one who was wondering what the resolution was. Let us know how it turns out.

 

[Pharozen]

Thanks Buddy....yea, when they started putting together the front core support, we noticed that there were something else going on with the frame. Hindsight is 20/20, but I wish I would have done some measurements before I purchased the frame. But anyway, they're supposed to straighten it out early next week. Perhaps it's what's best. At least I know that it will be done right.

 

[Texas82GP]

Is the frame going to be worked on independent from the body? Just curios.

 

[565bbchevy]

Considering the frame is the foundation for everything else on the car doing it right is the only way to do it otherwise you could be constantly chasing suspension, alignment and body fitment issues.

 

[Pharozen]

Well, that's the same question I asked: would they have to remove the body from the frame and they said "no". They said they would have to loosen the body bolts, but for what needs to be done wouldn't require the removal of the body. How do you feel about that?
It's a reputable company that's been doing frame straightening for years. Hopefully everything would work out fine.

 

[Pharozen]

Considering the frame is the foundation for everything else on the car doing it right is the only way to do it otherwise you could be constantly chasing suspension, alignment and body fitment issues.

Well, I'm in a position now where patching up the problem won't suffice. So with the problem being more significant, we have no choice but to address the problem from the root.....the frame. I was hesitant at first because I was looking for an alternative solution, but like you mentioned earlier, at least I can avoid any future suspension and alignment issues.
My only reason for using this shop anyway was for the metal work and frame swap so it would be a shame to leave the shop with the frame distorted. I've invested a LOT of money and time and love into this project so I want it to be right!

 

[Texas82GP]

I think pulling on the frame with the body on it is probably the industry norm. In the end you want the chassis to fit the body well so I don't see a problem with doing it that way.