Gentlemen,
Get a copy of the frame drawing (in the back of the original workshop manual
and covers BN4 through phase 1 BJ8) and you will immediately see that the
under side of the frame has a taper from the front to behind the front
outriggers, runs parallel for a bit then there are other tapers and changes
of section as it reaches the back axle area, etc.
However, a guide to keep in mind is that the top plane of the frame is flat
and straight right through from the front to the rear axle area.
The BJ8 Phase 2 is similar, though differs in the rear axle area.
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Schultz" <alan@andysnet.net>
To: "Ray Juncal" <gonzo18@mindspring.com>
Cc: "Healey list" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 8:45 AM
Subject: Re: Two steps back
> Ray Juncal wrote:
>
>> The view of the chassis up side down is amazing. I thought I knew
>> these
>>cars pretty well but you see a whole lot of different stuff this way. It
>>turns out my chassis isn't exactly flat from end to end like I thought it
>>was.
>>What impact does this have on the frame repair I'm looking at?
>>Help me Obiwan you're my only hope!
>>Thanks
>>Ray Juncal
>>
>>
>>
> Ray,
>
> Neither was the frame of my BJ8 when I had it had a rotisserie. I thought
> it needed straightening so I affixed a couple of heavy channels on the
> flat portion and attempted to pull the rest of the frame into shape. BIG
> TIME ERROR. The frame would not budge and after a couple of tries I gave
> up. Lucky thing I did since the frame is built in that manner. I might add
> that the frame is extremely strong and is very inflexible.
>
> Alan
> 67 BJ8
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