[gtohurstjudge]

That is normal.....the bumper is bolted to the frame and when you
hoist the car the frame sags on each end, opening up the bumper gaps. On
convertibles. the gap opens up at least a half inch and the doors won't open
either when on the lift.

[marauder]

Originally Posted by gtohurstjudge

That is normal.....the bumper is bolted to the frame and when you
hoist the car the frame sags on each end, opening up the bumper gaps. On
convertibles. the gap opens up at least a half inch and the doors won't open
either when on the lift.

Is it a problem if you have to keep it on the lift for like a week?

[Andretti]

Originally Posted by marauder

Is it a problem if you have to keep it on the lift for like a week?

For that long I would position an axle stand (adjustable 6 footer) under the rad support and level it out a bit.

[azmotorhead]

Originally Posted by Andretti

For that long I would position an axle stand (adjustable 6 footer) under the rad support and level it out a bit.

And pray the lift doesn't sag.
It'll be ok it would take gravity about 50 years to permanently twaek the frame

[Andretti]

Originally Posted by azmotorhead

And pray the lift doesn't sag.
It'll be ok it would take gravity about 50 years to permanently twaek the frame

That's what I use old inner tie-rods for, hoist locks.

[68GeeeTO]

Wow, I often wondered about that gap when the car was on a lift. I’ve notice the same thing with my 68 GTO with the endura bumper. I though maybe my frame was weak. I feel a lot better now that I’m hearing you guys say its normal. By the way during the winter months I store the car with jack stands under the frame. I guess from what I’m hearing I should but a stand under the radiator core support too.
Thanks,
Frank

[blown 68]

i jacked up my grandfathers '59 caddy, and supported it with jackstands as close to the front end as possible, on the frame, you should have seen that car bend! i thought the front windshield was going to pop out. i think the front end weighs more than our cars do. needless, to say, i got my work done in a hurry, and got her back down.......