Body Off Checklist
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Racer
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From: Jefferson City Missouri
Body Off Checklist
Any ever make a list of items to unplug, remove, etc before lifting the body? I'm sure many have removed the body and have had that one item they didn't know about or forgotten while lifting.
Le Mans Master
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This should cover it. Lots of work but also lots of fun doing a body off. Enjoy the restoration. 
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/..._Checklist.pdf
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/..._Checklist.pdf
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Racer
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From: Jefferson City Missouri
This should cover it. Lots of work but also lots of fun doing a body off. Enjoy the restoration.
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/..._Checklist.pdf
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/..._Checklist.pdf
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From: Savannah GA
This should cover it. Lots of work but also lots of fun doing a body off. Enjoy the restoration.
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/..._Checklist.pdf
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/..._Checklist.pdf
Racer
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From: St Louis MO http://1972corvetterestomod.blogspot.com/
I'm in the middle of this list myself on my '72 big block car. Pretty good list so far, but did notice speedo cable not mentioned anywhere. Also, have plenty of PB blaster or the like on hand and start soon with getting access to body bolts so you can start soaking them. I'm taking lots of pics and organizing the pics by removal step/car part/etc. Label wires that were disconnected and organize/store every nut & bolt/etc in separate labeled bags/boxes. And for me getting access to the front bumper brackets was easier with the radiator shroud removed. I have #1-15 done so far as I work on it sporadically here and there.
Last edited by GregS_72; Mar 29, 2014 at 01:55 PM.
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I KNOW THIS IS AN OLD THREAD, BUT....It directs you to remove the steering column. I am rebuilding my 69, and have disconnected the rag joint. I've removed steering column's on C3's before, and to my recollection, no other part of the column is attached to the frame.
Any experiential guidance would be appreciated.
Any experiential guidance would be appreciated.
Team Owner
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Hi sd,
You're right.
The rag joint is the connection between the steering column and the chassis.
Don't forget the interlock cable that's also right there at the steering column on 4 speed cars.
Regards,
Alan
You're right.
The rag joint is the connection between the steering column and the chassis.
Don't forget the interlock cable that's also right there at the steering column on 4 speed cars.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Jan 7, 2017 at 08:48 AM.
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Hi,
The interlock cable is part of a theft deterrent system that was installed on all cars starting with the 69 model year on both 4-speed and automatic cars..
It's purpose was to prevent the transmission from being moved out of reverse, and prevented the steering wheel from being turned if the key is out of the ignition.
The cable runs from the steering column lever shown in the photo to the reverse shift lever on the transmission.
Regards,
Alan
The interlock cable is part of a theft deterrent system that was installed on all cars starting with the 69 model year on both 4-speed and automatic cars..
It's purpose was to prevent the transmission from being moved out of reverse, and prevented the steering wheel from being turned if the key is out of the ignition.
The cable runs from the steering column lever shown in the photo to the reverse shift lever on the transmission.
Regards,
Alan