2 post lift for body off??
02-02-2010, 02:45 PM
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2 post lift for body off??
I have a BendPak 2 post lift. I want to remove the body from my 67 convertible to redo the frame and suspension. I saw some posts using a 4 post lift. Has anyone used a 2 post lift for this? Any suggestions?? I was thinking of using hooks and straps tied to the lift arms. The paint and body is perfect so I am looking for a way to keep it that way. Thanks!
02-02-2010, 03:10 PM
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The person who lifted the body off of my 62 used a two post lift. He positioned 2x4 underneath the rocker panels then lifted the body off. I believe he does the same thing for C2's since he specializes in C2 corvettes.
It was easier than when I had to put the body onto the chassis using a 4 post lift for a move.
It was easier than when I had to put the body onto the chassis using a 4 post lift for a move.
02-03-2010, 02:24 AM
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i used a 2 post lift to do my resto all by myself ,what i did was put car between posts ,remove doors than take 2'' fence post bend ends over about 6"fit between door hindge bolts and door latch ,bolt in place ,run a steel pipe across body, connect with big muffler clamps and thru arms for lift and vola off comes the body
02-03-2010, 04:44 PM
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2-post lifts are a great way to handle body lift and drop; just pick it up under the sills. 
