Shell Valley Body Install Problems

[flipper35]

I purchsed my SVM Cobra in '95 when Steve Swaboda still owned the company. The body came assembled separate from the frame and the suspension was hung from the factory. The only major problem I had mounting was the front end was a little low. I used 2 wooden blocks between the frame and body to get it at the right height and put the front bumpers on. I would make sure the body sits level on the frame and adjust the preload on the springs to make the frame sit level. It'll look better that way and drive better with an even preload. Overall my experience with Shell Valley wasn't too bad and is a good value for the price. One problem not related to the body though, I broke a shock piston shaft on one of the shocks that came with it. I called SVM and found out they were bought out and these guys were very helpfull and the new shocks are built and look much better than before. When you are done it will be very worth it. I also had me motor mounts custom welded so I could:
1. Place the engine lower in the engine bay.
2. Mount my engine since they didn't have a mopar option.

If you have access to a local shop, do it. It isn't very expensive and you can lower the engine/transmission ass'y to match up to the rear end. Also make sure your measurements are with the car close to it's completed weight since the suspension will compress a few inches than when bare.