Lower Control Arms, Mismatched

[LSS&B]

1966 Coronet 2-door sedan. Has 1968 K-frame. Left side lower control arm at pivot shaft is much closer to k-frame than right side. Based on past experience, the right side looks correct to me.
*Could 1968 K-frame be made with a different gap to the lower control arm on one side versus the other side?
*Could both control arms be OK, but mismatched because they are from different years?
*Could the deterioration of the K-frame put one lower control arm forward of the other, such that both lower control arms are the same?
*Could this indicate damage to one of the lower control arm pivot shafts?
I put PST TOR4830P 1.03" torsion bars on the car today and noticed the potential problem.
I purchased the car last year. Previous owner never had wheels aligned. Test driving it didn't reveal a problem.
Just turning to those wise in B-bodies for guidance. Thanks as always for your help!
Right side

Left side

 

[John Folz]

It is very hard to tell from your pictures. But if one Pivot Pin is sliding out of the arm then you are due for a rebuild. Bushings are probably shot.

 

[Kern Dog]

I agree, the pictures are not easy to make out.
You can tell by the appearance of the parts that stuff has been pried upon, hit with hammers/tools, etc. In 60 years, these cars have probably had several owners and some of them did not care about using original parts or doing proper repairs. You may have a combination of parts from different cars.
I'm the type that looks for ways to do things with what I have at hand so I get it. I'll spend the money when it warrants it.
How does the car steer and drive? Has it been aligned recently?

 

[LSS&B]

It is very hard to tell from your pictures. But if one Pivot Pin is sliding out of the arm then you are due for a rebuild. Bushings are probably shot.

I'll try to get a better view tomorrow. I have a windshield man coming today, so the car is on the ground

I agree, the pictures are not easy to make out.
You can tell by the appearance of the parts that stuff has been pried upon, hit with hammers/tools, etc. In 60 years, these cars have probably had several owners and some of them did not care about using original parts or doing proper repairs. You may have a combination of parts from different cars.
I'm the type that looks for ways to do things with what I have at hand so I get it. I'll spend the money when it warrants it.
How does the car steer and drive? Has it been aligned recently?

I purchased the car last year. Previous owner never had wheels aligned over 8 years of ownership. Test driving it didn't reveal a problem.
I bought it January 2025. Engine was a worn out 318 LA, probably from junkyard. I did not drive it long before pulling the motor.

 

[71gtx471]

You defiantly need new lower control arm bushings & at the same time clean the arms up, maybe do the upper control arm & strut rod bushings also.