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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 06:46 PM
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I am the new owner of a 58. The car is completely disassembled. One of the first things I will be doing is taking the body off the frame. Can I just sit the floorboard section on a roll cart and leave the front and rear clips suspended or do I need to support the front and rear?
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Old Aug 16, 2015 | 09:21 AM
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Welcome to the forum, we would love to see pictures of your new purchase.
Yes you need to support both the front and rear, you can build a economical cart following Noland Adams plans here: http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...Body_Dolly.pdf

Good luck and show us your car! Brian
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