67HEAVEN
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Re: 67HEAVEN (grumpy55)
One thing that really helped me prepare for my body lift was a tape and workbook by Noland Adams called "Body Lift and Chassis Disassembly" and "The Body Lift Workbook." It included instructions for a body dolly.
When I lifted the body on my 63 coupe, I removed as much as I easily could before the lift just to keep the weight down. I left on the doors, windows, dash and wiper assembly.
Tom
When I lifted the body on my 63 coupe, I removed as much as I easily could before the lift just to keep the weight down. I left on the doors, windows, dash and wiper assembly.
Tom
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Re: 67HEAVEN (grumpy55)
Grumpy55,
Noland Adams great book, "The Body Lift Workbook" was the key to a successful body lift.
Not only did I get the plans for the dolly there, but a detailed list of the 72 items to contend with in preparation for the lift.
This book is only $9.00 from the NCRS Online Store http://www.ncrs.org/store/shop.cgi/p...1004403091.369
It has a detailed set of instructions for building the wooden dolly and a Bill of Materials list that includes all the wood and hardware needed to complete construction. The book actually has plans for two different dollies. The one we built is 14" high (not counting the casters) and will be used for body work and interior work. The other dolly is 32" high and is therefore tall enough to allow access under the floor pan for cleaning, repairs, etc. We haven't built the tall one yet.
I found myself second-guessing the plans a bit during construction, but overcame the inclination to "make-it-better". Just as well, I think. It fit perfectly! I must admit, however, that it is a bit worrisome to lay underneath the car watching the body come down, while wondering if any fiberglass would get cracked by not sitting on the dolly correctly No problem!
The body can now be easily moved in any direction by one person. One minor improvement to the Bill of Materials in the book....I should have thought to purchase casters with the step-on locking mechanism. Would have been better than having to block the casters.
If I were to lift another Corvette body, I wouldn't do it without this book!!!
Thanks Noland, if you're watching over our shoulders!
[Modified by 67HEAVEN, 8:13 PM 10/29/2001]
Noland Adams great book, "The Body Lift Workbook" was the key to a successful body lift.
Not only did I get the plans for the dolly there, but a detailed list of the 72 items to contend with in preparation for the lift.
This book is only $9.00 from the NCRS Online Store http://www.ncrs.org/store/shop.cgi/p...1004403091.369
It has a detailed set of instructions for building the wooden dolly and a Bill of Materials list that includes all the wood and hardware needed to complete construction. The book actually has plans for two different dollies. The one we built is 14" high (not counting the casters) and will be used for body work and interior work. The other dolly is 32" high and is therefore tall enough to allow access under the floor pan for cleaning, repairs, etc. We haven't built the tall one yet.
I found myself second-guessing the plans a bit during construction, but overcame the inclination to "make-it-better". Just as well, I think. It fit perfectly! I must admit, however, that it is a bit worrisome to lay underneath the car watching the body come down, while wondering if any fiberglass would get cracked by not sitting on the dolly correctly No problem!
The body can now be easily moved in any direction by one person. One minor improvement to the Bill of Materials in the book....I should have thought to purchase casters with the step-on locking mechanism. Would have been better than having to block the casters.
If I were to lift another Corvette body, I wouldn't do it without this book!!!
Thanks Noland, if you're watching over our shoulders!
[Modified by 67HEAVEN, 8:13 PM 10/29/2001]
