So today the Mustang was going to make a quick trip the shop down the street to have the valve body put back in the transmission. The tow truck driver got the ‘Stang off-center on the flatbed and decided to winch it sideways. Only problem he wrapped the chain around the lower control arm. I was on the phone and heard a sickening snap. The bottom of the lower control arm is now facing the front of the car and you can see the rest here. Video is below the pic.
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Hoping the frame isn’t bent…but it might be. That would require some framework. If that doesn’t work then it might require a new front end.
Will update when I have news.
Thanks for reading.
Tim
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1973 Mustang – Project SportsRoof – Compression Test Part I
I’ve done all the clean up and all the adjustments necessary to get a good reading on the health of the ’72 351C engine in my 1973 Mustang. The next step is to check the compression. First up was to warm the car a bit and then pull the plugs. Here’s what the …
Very sad. I think it’s time to pay an attorney to start a dialogue with the towing company. I don’t understand the idea of winching off suspension.