Hudson 1948 Commodore, Руководство по обслуживанию

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pending on the type and location of the damage, it may be found
practical to make two or three measurements on each body pillar.
These additional marks and measurements will greatly assist in
checking the correct contour of the pillars and in taking horizontal
and diagonal measurements.
HORIZONTAL MEASUREMENTS
Horizontal measurements are taken on a level at the markings set
by the vertical measurements, Figures 119 and 120. They are taken
parallel to the floor or roof assemblies to check the width of the door,
windshield, or rear window openings.
For example, the vertical measurements on both front body pil-
lars and the center body pillars are marked at 12", 24" and 34"
upward from the top of the side sill. The horizontal measurement
then would be the distance between the two center body pillars at
marks which are the same distance from the sill. These measure-
ments are used in checking the correct distance or spacing between
the body pillars for proper and true openings.
FIGURE 120
DIAGONAL MEASUREMENTS
The diagonal measurements in the squaring-up opera-
tions are taken at the markings set by the vertical measure-
ments. For Example:
1. Set one end of the tram on the fixed location at the bottom
of the right front body pillar and adjust the other end of the
tram to the top vertical marking on the top of the left front
body pillar. Lock the tram at this measurement. Then
check between a
check between a similar fixed location at the bottom of
the left front body and the top vertical marking on the
right front body pillar. These two measurements should
be the same. If it is found that there is a difference, it will
indicate that this part of the body has been forced side-
ways. To square up this section of the body, apply the
body jack or power tools to the shortest measurements
and force the body in that direction a little more than
one-half the distance between the two measurements. An
approximate additional 3/16" should be allowed to
compensate for the internal strains pulling the damaged
area back after removal of the forcing tools.
2. Set one end of the tram on the top vertical marking of
the right front body pillar and adjust the other end of
the tram to contact a fixed location at the bottom of the
left center body pillar. Lock the tram at this measure-
ment. Then check between the top vertical marking on
the left front body pillar and a similar fixed location at
the bottom of the right center body pillar. The tram
should touch all four fixed locations exactly. If it is
found that there is a difference, it will indicate that the
body has been forced sideways and back. Then the
body jack should be placed in the same angle as mea-
sured to force the body out in the direction of the
shortest measurement.
3. Set one end of the tram on the top vertical marking of
the right front body pillar and adjust the other end of
the tram to contact the bottom vertical marking on the
right center body pillar. Check with the measurement
on the left side of the body. This will indicate to what
degree force should be applied to maintain the correct
measurement in the event it is found necessary to apply
force at another angle on the same body pillar.
FINAL CHECK OF BODY REPAIR
Check the body carefully for minor misalignments.
Check the alignment of the windshield opening by using
an undamaged windshield glass. Use a feeler gauge be-
tween the glass and the glass channel to locate the irreg-
ularities and high spots. BE SURE TO REMOVE ALL
HIGH SPOTS IN THE GLASS CHANNEL TO PRE-
VENT GLASS BREAKAGE.
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