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Old May 13, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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Default Re: Advice on a Stingray

My older brother had a gold 72 and currently has a blue 69. The 68 to 72 has nice lines. His was more for show than go. (350/350 T-top ) And yes, the front disc brake calipers are problematic even if the cars driven and given lots of loving care. His ran on the hot side if memory serves me. If it's been hit and repaired it should really show. The fiberglass on his shattered when he got tagged. If the body's been off frame it's a good possibility the doors won't close correctly. The bodys were shimmed from the factory and every one is car specific. With the body off, the frames like to warp in the back if any welding was done and just using the same shim package won't work. Measure the height at all 4 corners. It will be uneven but shouldn't be much over 1/4" from what I've heard. He's still adjusting on his trying to get it right. The shop set it back on using what came off. (Yes, they did some welding for suspension upgrades) So, being it's so hard to get right if messed up, be super picky on the fit of the panels and especially doors. If it checks out, I'd wait to settle on a price until after the paint job so you know what your getting. I've seen spectacular paint work and horrible too.

This is my second hand knowledge on them.

Les
 
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