[GtoFM]

Thanks for the pics, Rich. Looks like you went with the tubular Chevelle bolt on style. That's what I will have until my rusted original is repaired.

[Rich-Tripower]

Originally Posted by GtoFM

Thanks for the pics, Rich. Looks like you went with the tubular Chevelle bolt on style. That's what I will have until my rusted original is repaired.

Well, yes, since that was my Chevelle.

[GtoFM]

Originally Posted by Sirrotica

Yes, it's bent from improper lifting. When these cars were daily drivers and I worked on them daily, it wasn't at all uncommon to see frames tweaked like yours is.

It won't have any effect on the cars operation, it's just peoples indifference of where they jack these cars up on a lift. or with a floor jack.

If you want to try to straighten it, a large crescent wrench (24 inches, or longer) will be the tool to try it with. You might need to put a cheater pipe on the handle of the wench to bend it back into position.

Thanks, a 24" Cresent on my shopping list!

Originally Posted by Formulabruce

Its bent, just fixed one with a porta power with a tiny pancake adapter.

I considered this but is the top channel on the frame strong enough for the top anchor?

Originally Posted by geeteeohguy

THIS ^^^^^^ is exactly correct. Cosmetic damage from sloppy lifting. A large Crescent or monkey wrench done in small sections at a time will straighten it back out if it bothers you. BTDT many, many times over the years.

DITTO 24"

Originally Posted by Rich-Tripower

Well, yes, since that was my Chevelle.

I guess I should have read the text instead of just looking at the pics, LOL. A good friend from HS had a '64 Chevelle, sweet car! He's now into Corvair Rampside pickups.