Need some measuemants, for a 98 Grand Prix SE, Thanx

[heavydtheogre]

OK I want to measure my car since its home, & see how F'ed up it is.

I put A, B, & C for points where I would like measured - don't now what years would be the same, but if someone could, that would be great, Thanx

[idrivejunk]

No dimensional specs required! All you need are comparative measurements, in an "X" pattern, rather than straight across in three places. For example: center of left front hood hinge bolt head- to -right fender front bolt head center. Know what I mean? That will tell you if its square. If it is, your measurements will match. If you're within a quarter inch, the bolted-on body panels can probably be adjusted to compensate and correct the gaps.

Other measuring points can be used, but be warned that not everything under that hood is symmetrical. If you select asymmetrical points to measure from, it will make you think its way out of whack. Like the strut tower braces, those bolts are not in the same place side-to-side. I did try to hunt up a diagram for you (underhood unibody dimensions) with the actual specified numbers and measuring points. Did not readily find one, but its more than you need to assess the damage. You can trust me, I do this kind of thing for a living and have plenty of experience and certs to quialfy this advice.

[heavydtheogre]

No dimensional specs required! All you need are comparative measurements, in an "X" pattern, rather than straight across in three places. For example: center of left front hood hinge bolt head- to -right fender front bolt head center. Know what I mean? That will tell you if its square. If it is, your measurements will match. If you're within a quarter inch, the bolted-on body panels can probably be adjusted to compensate and correct the gaps.

Other measuring points can be used, but be warned that not everything under that hood is symmetrical. If you select asymmetrical points to measure from, it will make you think its way out of whack. Like the strut tower braces, those bolts are not in the same place side-to-side. I did try to hunt up a diagram for you (underhood unibody dimensions) with the actual specified numbers and measuring points. Did not readily find one, but its more than you need to assess the damage. You can trust me, I do this kind of thing for a living and have plenty of experience and certs to quialfy this advice.

Ok, ill check that way tomorrow. Thanx

[BillBoost37]

Other measuring points can be used, but be warned that not everything under that hood is symmetrical. If you select asymmetrical points to measure from, it will make you think its way out of whack. Like the strut tower braces, those bolts are not in the same place side-to-side. I did try to hunt up a diagram for you (underhood unibody dimensions) with the actual specified numbers and measuring points. Did not readily find one, but its more than you need to assess the damage. You can trust me, I crash these cars for a living and have plenty of experience and certs from fixing them repeatedly.

Fixed that up for you. Seemed like it was worded oddly.

[heavydtheogre]

Ok, I measured X-wise today - & it is 3/4" @ the strut to 2 1/2" @ the front where the frame meets the rad support.

& more good news the other insurance company ruled in my favor & now just have to see how much I get.

[idrivejunk]

Ok, I measured X-wise today - & it is 3/4" @ the strut to 2 1/2" @ the front where the frame meets the rad support.

HeavyD, could you possibly re-phrase this, if you wish further assistance? I'm not sure what you mean by it.

Bill, take a long walk on a short pier.

[heavydtheogre]

HeavyD, could you possibly re-phrase this, if you wish further assistance? I'm not sure what you mean by it.

Bill, take a long walk on a short pier.

It actually does not matter, the car is going to be a write off.

Thanx.

So this thread can be closed.

[Yarbeau]

What are they giving you for it?

[heavydtheogre]

What are they giving you for it?

Don't know yet, have to wait for an adjuster to call me.