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rear suspension 81 vette

Posted: 6/5/07 5:48amMessage 1 of 7
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norman, OK - USA
Joined: 6/5/2007
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Vette(s): 1981 corvette coupe

leans to right side over right rear wheel? just purchased last week and prev owner has been helpful, but does not know solution. still looking for experienced mechanic in oklahoma city

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rear suspension 81 vette

Posted: 6/5/07 6:18amMessage 2 of 7
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Are you saying the body sits low on the right side, or the tire leans in/out?
If the body looks low compared to the other side, it could be front spring sag on that side. The rear spring, unless damaged/bent, shouldn't cause it.



Oh...and Welcome to C3VR!!! Adams' Apple2007-06-05 06:19:15

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Posted: 6/5/07 6:39amMessage 3 of 7
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yes, the body leans or tips down over to right when you stand behind and look straight at rear of vette. i don't see the wheel out of position.
thanks for advice. now if i can just find a mechanic i trust. 
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Posted: 6/5/07 8:54amMessage 4 of 7
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Vette(s): 1971 Brands Hatch Green L48 Coupe Automatic Driver - restored 1995
Joe Loomis at Loomis Automotive on Reno and Western is the only one I trust with my '71 - He also works on  many other of my friends Vettes - Very trustworthy and reasonable.  Tell him Tim sent you.  - I live in Edmond
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Posted: 6/5/07 10:15amMessage 5 of 7
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Hey, Tim....you ain't doin nuthin anyway, help a brother out! Let him bring it to YOU!!

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Posted: 6/5/07 10:24amMessage 6 of 7
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I can take apart and put back together but not much at diagnosis.
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Posted: 6/5/07 10:55amMessage 7 of 7
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Vette(s): 1980 Black L48 T-Tops
Chris;
 
I too use Joe Loomis.  Wouldn't let anyone else in the city touch her.  Please to note Adams' Apple and 71Shark are not in OKCRolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing
 
If you call Joe ahead and make an appointment, for around $100 or so he will go head to tail on the car and give you a list, in order of urgency, of what needs to be fixed. 
 
His number is 232-4028.  You can also tell him I sent you.  Doris (his mom) will most likely answer the phone.  She knows me as Dennis with the Black '80.  She takes care of the scheduling but Joe is who you want to talk to about checking the car out.  It was worth it for me as 71Shark and I have done most of the work, but knowing what to fix first was a real help.  I have followed his recommendations, to include recommendations for other shops (alignment etc.) and have had good luck.
 
I'm out in Choctaw.  Let us know how it goes.
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