Topic: Need More Adjustment on Strut Rod

[keiken01]

My 68 Mustang front end is out of alignment on the drivers side and the stock strut rod doesn't provide enough thread to correctly align it (I believe this is the caster).  I've adjusted it to the end of the rod threads nearest the wheel, but it actually feels like it left the threads altogether as the rod seems a little smaller immediately after the thread and then larger from there on back to the wheel.  Does this make sense? 

I've seen adjustable strut rods, that look like they might offer a solution as well as improved handling, but they run $245+ when a new repro stock rod is less than $50.

The mechanic I took it to said I should have the brace that runs from the radiator to the frame rail removed and welded back on 1" further towards the rear allowing ample threads for adjustment, but this seems a crazy solution.

Anyone ever addressed this with a classic Mustang before? 
Top is the Front of the car so you can see all the thread has been drawn to the front with none left on the bottom (towards wheel).
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[Soaring]

If that is the original strut rod, there is no way it could be too short unless there was a front end wreck at one point in time and the body shop did a lousy job of straightening the front end.  I would take the car to a front end specialist.....not a mechanic. 

[keiken01]

By front-end specialist, do you mean a body shop or a shop that specializes in front suspensions?

[Soaring]

If you can find a shop that specializes in front end alignment/repair, that is your best bet, but if not, then a reputable body shop.  Talk to them first go get the answers and pricing you are willing to pay before committing.