Body-Off Pics Anybody?
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 435
Likes: 7
From: Wake Forest NC
Sorry, it happened so fast I didn't take pics. I had to tie knots in my strap legs to take up the slack. My center of gravity was right above the wiper well, with the strap legs at the #2 & 3 body mounts. Search for threads; I asked this same question a few months ago and members posted some excellent pics.
Instructor
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 112
Likes: 1
From: Chadds Ford PA
I couldn't figure out how to post pictures, so I added a body lift picture as my profile. If someone can fill me in on how to add pictures from a file as opposed to a web site, I can post more. Thanks.
Race Director
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 16,528
Likes: 53
From: Dayton, Ohio
Go to Photobucket,download the pic,left click on IMG,right click-copy and then come back to your post and right click and paste
http://photobucket.com/
http://photobucket.com/
Last edited by ...Roger...; Jul 14, 2007 at 06:27 PM.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 915
Likes: 2
From: Lima, OH -- 69 L71 427/435hp
I ran a strap inside by the rear of the door, a strap outside byfront of the door, and a strap for nose support.
I used a come-along ratchet to lift it, attached to a roller on an I-beam overhead.
When you lift and drop the body be extra cautious when the bottom of the rear quarter panels (left and right of the rear valence) clears the corners of the frame, it's a tight fit.
I used a come-along ratchet to lift it, attached to a roller on an I-beam overhead.
When you lift and drop the body be extra cautious when the bottom of the rear quarter panels (left and right of the rear valence) clears the corners of the frame, it's a tight fit.
Race Director
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 16,528
Likes: 53
From: Dayton, Ohio
Funny looking thing isnt it I built that funky looking thing a looong time ago.I needed something I could haul and manage setting up by myself.I used to go to shops and peoples houses that were doing body offs and remove and reinstall the body for them.I could put the lifting jig on top of my Suburban the wooden body dolly inside and tow the engine hoist behind."The only traveling Corvette body lifter I knew of.LOL
" Its just 2" tubing welded together.There are 2 steel straps on each side that are shaped to the body and curl up under and lift on the metal birdcage.I use several nylon straps to support the nose and the tail depending on the condition of the body and whether its a vert or coupe.I could lift the body high enough in an 8' 2 car garage to get it off the frame and then set it down beside the frame.Scary looking Huh ?
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Pro
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 649
Likes: 10
From: Shelby Twp MI
Thanks Guys! I bought the straps and will go borrow the lift next weekend and let the fun begin. Looks like I'll also need to buy the body mount kit.
Should I label the shims & locations?
Should I label the shims & locations?
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 5,814
Likes: 414
From: Pittsburgh suburbs Pa.
68 body lift without front clip
This is the method I used to lift mine without the front clip. I used a portable truck crane with lots of lift and had to use extra chains running down to the rear deck spring area for extra support and for leveling. 
Racer
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 265
Likes: 1
This is my home made rig
Went down to Home Depot and got some 4x4's and had some 2x4's sitting around the garage. Picked up a come along at the auto parts store for half what Home Depot wanted.
It was easy enough to take the body off. I only had a problem with the mount behind the driver's door. The other 7 came out no problems.
It was easy enough to take the body off. I only had a problem with the mount behind the driver's door. The other 7 came out no problems.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,938
Likes: 2
From: Arkansas
Has anybody done this w/o a lift and straps? Lets say with maybe 8 or more guys?
I'm thinking of rounding up at least 10 guys minimum to do this because I want to leave the car as complete as possible and not damage the nice paint or body....safety in numbers.
I'm getting ready to buy a replacement frame and only have a small 16" x 24" shop to work out of.
I have to plan the frame swap pretty strategically and quick.....hopefully sitting it on the new frame and back in the shop in a weekend. I can deal with the mechanics of it once it's back in the shop.
I'm thinking of rounding up at least 10 guys minimum to do this because I want to leave the car as complete as possible and not damage the nice paint or body....safety in numbers.
I'm getting ready to buy a replacement frame and only have a small 16" x 24" shop to work out of.
I have to plan the frame swap pretty strategically and quick.....hopefully sitting it on the new frame and back in the shop in a weekend. I can deal with the mechanics of it once it's back in the shop.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 31,283
Likes: 4,374
From: Westminster Maryland
Hi EM,
YES!!!! Be sure you count the shims in each location so you can get the same # in place when you set the body back on the chassis. It will help with door and hood alignment.
Regards,
Alan
Here's a picture that shows the #1 and #2 shim stacks taped in place as I was getting ready to put the body back on.
YES!!!! Be sure you count the shims in each location so you can get the same # in place when you set the body back on the chassis. It will help with door and hood alignment.
Regards,
Alan
Here's a picture that shows the #1 and #2 shim stacks taped in place as I was getting ready to put the body back on.
