Body Alignment

[JEFF GHILANI]

Hey guys, Charley suggested I start a thread when I asked him whether it was OK to post this.

I have been meaning to get this pet project done for about 20 years now and finally got around to it. I figured I would post it here because no group understands these cars better and it is a good discussion topic.

I’m offering a toolset online for body alignment of full chassis GM cars that mimic and improve upon the tools used at the factory. They utilize the original chassis and body location-controlled alignment holes used at the factories, eliminating measurements and spacer block setup from symmetrical but less dimensionally controlled features. It also allows alignment while the body is still safely away from the chassis so that you can join the units without worrying about collision of pinch welds and damage to other nested geometry.

Factory photos show these alignment locations being used, but oddly, I’ve never seen these holes referenced in service literature. Some assembly manuals do refer to them vaguely if you’re looking for them.

Also, I’ve never seen an old Kent Moore version of this. Maybe one of you guys has. It’s a little beyond service, but you’d think collision repair and frame alignment shops could’ve used this.

I’ve located these alignment holes in different locations on almost all GM cars from 1955-1996. They change character but they are exactly where they should be in every case.
GM changed the stepped diameter geometry and locations depending on platform and generation, so right now, 1968-1977 GM “A” Body is all I have available. I’ll offer more applications if these sell well enough.

There is something on the market for subframe cars, but it doesn’t actually do the alignment job correctly.
I have something coming for that as well.
And some other items.

I’m interested in your comments.

Here’s the link:
https://www.factoryaccurate.com/

[SS427]

Now you come out with the tools! Where were you a few years back when I was still restoring Chevelles? Nice set of alignment tools you came up with. We always used long pin alignment tools but they were not as accurate and cumbersome so use.

[JEFF GHILANI]

I know. Just one of the many projects that I start and maybe finish years later.

[hogdaddy]

I can't access this site. It says "This site can’t provide a secure connection".

Whats up with that?

[JEFF GHILANI]

It might be your security settings. There has been quite a bit of traffic on the site. I just checked it and it works.

Thanks for all the interest, guys.

JG

[Too Many Projects]

I don't see a way to buy these on your website.

[JEFF GHILANI]

Mitch, there's an "Add To Cart" button down under where it says "Products". You then have to go to the little shopping bag icon in the far-right upper corner o the page to checkout.

For you guys from Canada that I'm seeing on there, I'm still trying to figure out the automatic shipping arrangements for that. Stay tuned and thanks again for the interest.

JG

[Too Many Projects]

The button is in the information box on the left, I was looking for a separate button...
Gotter done.

[Charley Lillard]

Congrats on getting this going.

[JEFF GHILANI]

Thank you, Charley.

I appreciate all the interest and your help. It's not easy finding the time to do this stuff and it's slow building a brand, but it's something I'd rather do more of rather than my regular engineering job. If things go well, there's additional interesting items that I want to add for people with our interest.

I appreciate the guys on this forum more than the watered-down competition and casual enthusiasts.

To all of you, thanks again for the interest.