Body removal pixs
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From: Gastonia north Carolina
Body removal pixs
I finaly got the body off .. went crazy trying to figure out what was stoping it . It turned out I forgot the cable under the car that connects to the frame from the seat belt bolts, once I got that off she came off no prob. I was pleased that I didn't have any rust issues at all.
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Where is that cable? Is there one on both sides? I am about a week behind you and will be lifting mine next weekend. How high did you have to lift the body? My driveway is on a slope so I have to do it in the garage.
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body removal
OK the cable holds the body on at the end of the driveshaft tunnel. under the car Two 3/4 nuts, otherwise the car will lift about 1 inch and stop. so make sure evrything is disconnected, my driveway is sloped too so I backed it out just enough to get so height for the lift and it worked out. use at least two people to guide the nose off. Btw. I used adjustable cargo ty downs and they worked great as you can correct angle of pull as you go. Hopefully I am off the the sand blaster next week and get it all powdercoated.
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Yes it's the orig. build sheet but in poor cond. I have to figure a way to clean it. Yes I was lucky on the frame. the bird cage has some rust around whee the windshield goe's I cut theat out and replace it with new steel. the lower front frame piece has some rot but repairable(removable crossmember) also the lower part of the rad support also rotted . I repaired that as well. I am used to rot repair as I am a former Jaguar restorer..
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I finaly got the body off .. went crazy trying to figure out what was stoping it . It turned out I forgot the cable under the car that connects to the frame from the seat belt bolts, once I got that off she came off no prob. I was pleased that I didn't have any rust issues at all.
WOW!!! I didn't know you were this far in when I read your email. Let me know if you have any questions since I am right down the road.
Wade
