Glad you pulled her out. 
Body lifted! Almost a big problem!
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Body lifted! Almost a big problem!
Well I finally lifted my 73 off her frame this morning. I used a set of hold down straps and had a slight problem since I didn't think about having to stop them from slipping on the lifting hook.
But the dolly worked great, Lined up the two rear (#3) mounts and she settled right into place (with an assist from my neighbors Robert & Emily).
Thanks again to Kaiserbud for the dwgs for the dolly, even with me making the measurements it came out "SPOT ON"!
Here are a few other pics of the lift: http://s286.photobucket.com/albums/l...20Restoration/
PS: the big wheels worked great in the grass, (Harbor Freight specials!)
But the dolly worked great, Lined up the two rear (#3) mounts and she settled right into place (with an assist from my neighbors Robert & Emily).
Thanks again to Kaiserbud for the dwgs for the dolly, even with me making the measurements it came out "SPOT ON"!
Here are a few other pics of the lift: http://s286.photobucket.com/albums/l...20Restoration/
PS: the big wheels worked great in the grass, (Harbor Freight specials!)
Last edited by Vette Rookie; Jul 9, 2010 at 02:27 PM. Reason: link to pics
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Looks like you almost lost it. I"ll bet you had some body parts puckering for a moment or two!
Nice recovery though
Your setup looks good, but I have to agree with "oldsarge" you should support the front clip.
Nice recovery though
Your setup looks good, but I have to agree with "oldsarge" you should support the front clip.
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I just got the braces cut to length and installed under the front clip!
A little of topic, but I noticed that your radiator support is already primed, mine is in good shape but I still want to have it blasted and repainted. Should I wait and do it after the body is back on? I don't think it would be a good idea to take it off while the front clip is hanging. there doesn't appear to be much other support in the area that could be braced up to take the load if I removed it.
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Pucker may have been an understatement!
I just got the braces cut to length and installed under the front clip!
A little of topic, but I noticed that your radiator support is already primed, mine is in good shape but I still want to have it blasted and repainted. Should I wait and do it after the body is back on? I don't think it would be a good idea to take it off while the front clip is hanging. there doesn't appear to be much other support in the area that could be braced up to take the load if I removed it.
I just got the braces cut to length and installed under the front clip!
A little of topic, but I noticed that your radiator support is already primed, mine is in good shape but I still want to have it blasted and repainted. Should I wait and do it after the body is back on? I don't think it would be a good idea to take it off while the front clip is hanging. there doesn't appear to be much other support in the area that could be braced up to take the load if I removed it.
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From: TEXAS - you mean there are other states?
PS - Definitely use the front support noted in Area A - it is critical to support the very fragile front end.
