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Melting Slicks
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So, I think the “crane” is ready to go.
I mocked things up a bit. There’s a lot of slack that needs to be pulled out. But I can attend to that next weekend once I have my quorum.
I did test a test lift, like half an inch… it lifted the body easily. No scary noises.
I mocked things up a bit. There’s a lot of slack that needs to be pulled out. But I can attend to that next weekend once I have my quorum.
I did test a test lift, like half an inch… it lifted the body easily. No scary noises.
Le Mans Master
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FYI,here's what i got so far:
REDWING's list
Here is a list of the things needed to be done to remove the body.
Remove:
From Rear;
1.) The rear bumpers and support rackets
2.) License plate bezel and exhaust bezels
3.) Valence panel
4.) Ground strap from antenna
5.) Gas tank ground and sending unit wire
From Front;
1.) Remove the hood
2.) Valence panel and air dam
3.) Unbolt nose support from frame (will stay with body)
4.) Starter wires
5.) Ground straps (more than one place)
6.) Carbon can vacuum line
7.) Oil pressure gage line from motor
8.) Throttle cable from motor
9.) Coil wires
10.) Heater hoses and A/C compressor from motor. I straped the compressor to the fender.
11.) Alternator wires and temperature sending unit wire
12.) Fan and shroud, transmission cooling lines, radiator hoses, and radiator .
13.) Unbolt master brake cylinder from power boster.
From Center;
1.) Parking brake cable and brackets from under seat area
2.) Shifter cable and down shift wire (automatic) and speedometer cable
3.) Battery ground strap from frame
4.) Rocker moldings
also: seatbelt cables, count shims for future refference.
REDWING's list
Here is a list of the things needed to be done to remove the body.
Remove:
From Rear;
1.) The rear bumpers and support rackets
2.) License plate bezel and exhaust bezels
3.) Valence panel
4.) Ground strap from antenna
5.) Gas tank ground and sending unit wire
From Front;
1.) Remove the hood
2.) Valence panel and air dam
3.) Unbolt nose support from frame (will stay with body)
4.) Starter wires
5.) Ground straps (more than one place)
6.) Carbon can vacuum line
7.) Oil pressure gage line from motor
8.) Throttle cable from motor
9.) Coil wires
10.) Heater hoses and A/C compressor from motor. I straped the compressor to the fender.
11.) Alternator wires and temperature sending unit wire
12.) Fan and shroud, transmission cooling lines, radiator hoses, and radiator .
13.) Unbolt master brake cylinder from power boster.
From Center;
1.) Parking brake cable and brackets from under seat area
2.) Shifter cable and down shift wire (automatic) and speedometer cable
3.) Battery ground strap from frame
4.) Rocker moldings
also: seatbelt cables, count shims for future refference.
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Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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The only issue I foresee (emphasis on foresee) is the rear valance, At some time the rear was damaged. The repair made is so that the valance was now no longer removable. I am worried that I will need to cut in order to clear the frame.
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On my 73, it looks as if the body will come off with the rear valance in place.
There are also several grounds from the rear lights to the frame and if you have a rear window defroster there is a ground there.
Also on my 73 there was a ground attached to the bottom of the radiator support on the drivers side.
The connections from my ac to the condenser were pretty much welded together and I couldn’t break the nuts loose from the fittings.
I had to cut the tubing to get them disconnected.
There are also several grounds from the rear lights to the frame and if you have a rear window defroster there is a ground there.
Also on my 73 there was a ground attached to the bottom of the radiator support on the drivers side.
The connections from my ac to the condenser were pretty much welded together and I couldn’t break the nuts loose from the fittings.
I had to cut the tubing to get them disconnected.
Le Mans Master
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From: Lake Tahoe, CA
On my 73, it looks as if the body will come off with the rear valance in place.
There are also several grounds from the rear lights to the frame and if you have a rear window defroster there is a ground there.
Also on my 73 there was a ground attached to the bottom of the radiator support on the drivers side.
The connections from my ac to the condenser were pretty much welded together and I couldn’t break the nuts loose from the fittings.
I had to cut the tubing to get them disconnected.
There are also several grounds from the rear lights to the frame and if you have a rear window defroster there is a ground there.
Also on my 73 there was a ground attached to the bottom of the radiator support on the drivers side.
The connections from my ac to the condenser were pretty much welded together and I couldn’t break the nuts loose from the fittings.
I had to cut the tubing to get them disconnected.
https://tech.corvettecentral.com/2017/03/c3-body-lift
Le Mans Master
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FYI, Ground locations (don't forget the frame/body ground straps located by the # 1 mount).And exhaust to transmission (2) crossmember & antenna
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...locations.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...locations.html
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Melting Slicks
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Sydney. A fellow C3 corvette owner and firefighter.
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Lenn another viintagr car aficionado and extremely skilled with a wrench.
Jean-Marc. Professor Dr in molecular biology enjoying something very different. Not at all worried about tetanus.
And yours truly making a silly face.
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Melting Slicks
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So we ended with a BBQ. You gotta feed your crew !! I spent my entire morning cleaning up the bombshell of a mess of have 10 people partake. Grateful that these folks were there.
Quiet breakfast on the deck after tidying up. Weather is gorgeous. Birds are chirping.
Soon I’ll nip into the garage and take stock. I have yet to determine the extent of the rust. At first glance, the rust on rolling chassis look much less that I expected. There does seem to be some rust in the cage where the sill is. Not sure how to handle that one.
Any, I need to start listing everything I want addressed.
Looking at the exhaust, I think I might return that to stock configuration.
Pencil and notebook time.
Quiet breakfast on the deck after tidying up. Weather is gorgeous. Birds are chirping.
Soon I’ll nip into the garage and take stock. I have yet to determine the extent of the rust. At first glance, the rust on rolling chassis look much less that I expected. There does seem to be some rust in the cage where the sill is. Not sure how to handle that one.
Any, I need to start listing everything I want addressed.
Looking at the exhaust, I think I might return that to stock configuration.
Pencil and notebook time.
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Melting Slicks
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Once you have the body off, the whole world opens up.
Can barely see the VIN
All of the mount locations look great.
This is where the rust was. This corner. It looks much better than I expected.
Top of my lis will be to shroud the wires and clean this up.
This explains the sagging seat I’m guessing. I have no idea how to fix this. I have never worked glass before.
Rust under sill. On cage.
Same one other side. I have no idea how I’m going to fix this either.
Can barely see the VIN
All of the mount locations look great.
This is where the rust was. This corner. It looks much better than I expected.
Top of my lis will be to shroud the wires and clean this up.
This explains the sagging seat I’m guessing. I have no idea how to fix this. I have never worked glass before.
Rust under sill. On cage.
Same one other side. I have no idea how I’m going to fix this either.