1962 frame off
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From: christie calofirnia
1962 frame off
looking for a "how to book" or video on body off restoration for 1962. mainly need the instructions on how to remove the body from frame including any special tools, lifts, etc. i am novice as far as this projedt goes.
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Welcome!
I'm not aware of any book, nor any special tools.
When I removed the body on my 62 I stripped the body of all parts with the following exceptions:
We then used 8 people (2 under each rocker panel, 1 on each corner) to lift the body off the frame and then placed it on saw horses.
This forum will be one of the best places for reference materials and to get your questions answered.
Jeff
I'm not aware of any book, nor any special tools.
When I removed the body on my 62 I stripped the body of all parts with the following exceptions:
- Radiator core support
- Doors and door latches
- Decklid and latch
- Trunklid and latch
We then used 8 people (2 under each rocker panel, 1 on each corner) to lift the body off the frame and then placed it on saw horses.
This forum will be one of the best places for reference materials and to get your questions answered.
Jeff
