1963 - 1965 V-8 original coil springs

[Luva65wagon]

Dennis,

I typically measure the upper radii of the fender flare (assuming stock flares, which my Ranchero, on the back, isn't). I also measure to body lines. I'd prefer to measure body panels than the bumper, because it is bolted on and could be higher or lower depending on the slop in the bolt holes that hold it on. Body lines are more consistent car-to-car. So I will (since we are talking front, here) measure tonight to the very top of the fender flare relative to the C/L of the wheel. See picture for clarity.

The rear measurement is there for the heck of it, but I usually use that profile line of the car front and rear to check for level - at least on a round body Falcon. Would not work on a 64/65 since that body line tapers going fore/aft.

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Thanks to Steve for the further exploitation of his car.