About Dick Benjamin Expertise I can help on most American passenger cars built between 1930 and 1970, and Imperials through 1983.
I have over 50 years experience in restoring and maintaining antique and classic cars, including 20 years operating a classic car repair shop. I am now retired, but I am willing to help with any questions of a technical or mechanical nature. I have more experience with Packard, Studebaker, Hudson, Imperial and other luxury makes, but I do have reference material and experience with most makes.
I do not know anything about modifying cars - if that is what you want to know about, pick someone else. I keep them the way the factory built them, and I advise you to do the same, to maintain the value of the car and also for your safety.
I can only handle mechanical or technical questions - I am not a body/paint expert!
Experience
Past/Present Clients Currently support a technical advice service for the Imperial club, responsible for the technical data section of the Packard Club website. Served as a technical expert for "Expert Central" before it was recently absorbed by this service.
Question I need the front alignment specs for a 1950 mercury. I sure would appreciate any help. Thanks.
Answer Caster: Zero
Camber: +3/8 degrees
Toe in: 1/8 inch
Kingpin inclination: 5 degrees
Note: These specs are for the original bias ply tires. If you are going to be installing radial tires, use a toe-in of zero (or follow the recommendation of your alignment mechanic).
