Abstract: The present invention relates to a laser gauging apparatus for measuring a vehicle during the construction of and the repair of the vehicle. The apparatus includes a T-shaped rail arrangement. On one of the rails, a laser carriage is mounted which carries a laser along the rail. Laser measuring instruments are mounted on the other rail. The laser gauging apparatus projects a beam having a horizontally extending portion and a vertically extending portion. The horizontally extending portion defines a horizontal datum plane under the vehicle from which measurements can be taken to the vehicle to determine the correct position of datum points on the vehicle. In accordance with the present invention there is also provided a laser target which can be suspended from the datum vehicle point. The target when suspended and when intersecting the laser beam, indicates that the vehicle reference datum point is in proper position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anchoring system and apparatus for positively anchoring a vehicle with respect to a base. The anchoring system includes three or more rigid anchoring apparatus which grasp the pinchwelds of the vehicle to support the vehicle above the base. The apparatus are provided with clamps to secure the support members to the base. The base may be an elevated platform, elevated rails or a concrete floor. The present invention further provides a novel anchoring device insertable into a concrete floor which anchors a rigid anchoring member. The anchoring device cooperates with the clamps and anchoring member to positively anchor the anchoring apparatus to the concrete floor.