Body Removal
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Race Director
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From: NC,USA
Body Removal
Hi guys...
I'm wondering if it is easier to remove the body with the clip attached, or to remove before lifting it off? The inner fenders up front are loosely attached... as is the rear drivers side.
My frame, and front clip are in sad shape. I have not decided what to do with the front clip... to repair it, or replace. If I repair it, would it be wise to fix it on the current frame, or wait until the new one is under it?
Once the body is off, do the carts allow enough room to clean/repaint the bottom? When is the best time to do that?
Thanks guys
I'm wondering if it is easier to remove the body with the clip attached, or to remove before lifting it off? The inner fenders up front are loosely attached... as is the rear drivers side.
My frame, and front clip are in sad shape. I have not decided what to do with the front clip... to repair it, or replace. If I repair it, would it be wise to fix it on the current frame, or wait until the new one is under it?
Once the body is off, do the carts allow enough room to clean/repaint the bottom? When is the best time to do that?
Thanks guys
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Fort Pierce Florida
Pull the front end off before taking the body off the frame especially if it is loose for some reason already. I would think it would be wise to repair the front end on the new frame.
I've done two body-offs, but have never taken the front clip off. I know others who have have just put the body on the ground wihtout the front end and rolled them over to do whatever work they needed on the bottom side.
I've done two body-offs, but have never taken the front clip off. I know others who have have just put the body on the ground wihtout the front end and rolled them over to do whatever work they needed on the bottom side.
Last edited by SuprJames; Dec 24, 2006 at 04:36 PM.
Fix the clip on the new frame so you can adjust it to the new frame.
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Race Director
Joined: Nov 2000
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Cool, thanks guys.
Did they pull the t-tops out when flipping them over? I'd hate for car to decide that it likes that position better than oily side down... and decide to try it out at speed!
Did they pull the t-tops out when flipping them over? I'd hate for car to decide that it likes that position better than oily side down... and decide to try it out at speed!
