Frame-Off question???
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Vacaville, CA
Frame-Off question???
Do the doors need to be removed prior to the body being removed?
There are many pictures displaying the doors removed and having the X-support for ragtops. Do the doors provide enough support prevent the body from flexing.
There are many pictures displaying the doors removed and having the X-support for ragtops. Do the doors provide enough support prevent the body from flexing.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Ohio
I have lifted vert bodies with the doors on and open with no problem. I keep some wieght on the nose with a rope on the radiator support. I use the standard sling sold by vendors with some changes.
Safety Car
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From: Algonac Michigan
Originally Posted by LYLE
I have lifted vert bodies with the doors on and open with no problem. I keep some wieght on the nose with a rope on the radiator support. I use the standard sling sold by vendors with some changes.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Ohio
I use two chain falls one over each door. I cut the lifting sling and made 4 short slings. They have a loop one one end and the clip to go under rocker rail on the other that come to the top of the door. Had them sewed back up.I then have a 1" pipe the length of the rocker rail. I made collars out of 1 and 1/4" pipe drilled and taped for set screws and 6 large washers 6 collars on each pipe. When assembled you can move the lift point for balance any place along the pipe. I make the front end so I can lift (100 pounds) it with the middle starting up. This way I know it can't tip and fall out. This method will work with low ceilings.
