ok, like ive stated before im new to this stuff. my 52 F1 has a "curved " tie rod. its not a drastic curve, but certainly not straight. from what i remember seeing on other cars, they are supposed to be straight, but a friend of mine agreed but also said it could have been the po's way of getting the truck aligned. or could have been hit. its not running so its hard to tell. anyone have any suggestions?