Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 82

FRAME A N D B O D Y M O U N T I N G S
2-3
F i g . 2 - 4 Lift Point Locations
BODY
TO FRAME MOUNTINGS
With the use of a perimeter frame, noise isolation
from the body is accomplished with soft butyl-rubber
mounts, see Figures 2 - 5 and 2 - 6 .
FIREBIRD
UNDERBODY ALIGNMENT
Firebird bodies are of unitized construction. A
partial frame supports the front end sheet metal,
front suspension, engine and other mechanical com­
ponents. Unitized construction demands that under-
body components be properly aligned to ensure
correct suspension location. In the event of col­
lision damage it is important that the underbody be
thoroughly checked and, if necessary, realigned in
order to accurately establish suspension locations.
To assist in checking alignment of the underbody
components, repairing minor underbody damage or
locating replacement parts, the following underbody
dimensions and alignment checking information is
presented.
For additional information see Section 3 of the
Fisher Body Service Manual.
REFERENCE POINT DIMENSIONS
Dimensions to gauge holes are measured to dead
center of the holes and flush to adjacent surface
metal unless otherwise specified. The master gauge
holes adjacent to the No. 1 body mount (Fig. 2 - 7 )
and in the side rails near the rear spring front
attachment are key locations and should be used
wherever possible as a basis for checking other
reference points.