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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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I am going to be removing the body from my 68' shortly and wanted to see if anyone can recommend how to store the body while it is off the frame. I remember seeing plans somewhere before on how to build a support for the body but I can't find them. Thanks for any help.
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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Do a search using "body dolly" and you should come up with a bunch. Here is one and the thread.
http://vettefinders.com/rhys/images/c3dolly.jpg
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...dy-cradle.html

edit - here's another from Barrys website
http://www.lbfun.com/warehouse/tech_...dy%20Dolly.pdf

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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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I ended up setting mine across two 4x4 pieces of wood on 4 jack stands. Some have built custom wood dolly's
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Hi BB,
Here's a picture of a pretty simple dolly I made for my 71. The uprights support the body at each body mount point. I used the frame drawing with dimensions that's in the CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL as a guide.
It was 1 morning's work.
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Thanks for the help guys. Now it is time to get to work! Ben
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