Frame Off Help
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: SoCal.
Originally Posted by nd4speed
I had 7 people come over and we lifted it onto body dolly. it was heavier than i thought but there was no damage. cost 20 bucks for the beer afterwards.
George
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Charlotte NC
Originally Posted by 999
Best way, both off and back on.
George
George
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
Originally Posted by Torvus
Well, it went pretty well. I put the straps around the body, and over the tranny. Probably not going to try lowering it this way, since the straps have to cross on top of the transmission. The body is resting on 4X4's and using the straps for support, along with the front end supported while I build a dolly to fit it. I appreciate all the info.
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: SoCal.
I would do any major bodywork with the body on the frame. The body is very flexible and to get all of the alignments correct, the frame will jig it all in place. Also, align the bumpers on the frame so you can build the body to match the bumpers.
We then took the body off, and did the frame. At the same time, the body was being blocked sanded. And the underside of the body was cleaned and repaired. A lot of work under there. When the frame was complete, it was wrapped in plastic, and the body remounted through the plastic. .
Paint was then applied, the plastic keeping overspray off the chassis.
We rolled the chassis into the driveway and did the body lifts, then back into the garage.
IMHO, with 7-8 guys it was not that heavy. Take the doors off especially if they are loaded, a lot of weigh there. Also the advantage to guys is that it makes it easy to reshim the body if you need to.
George
We then took the body off, and did the frame. At the same time, the body was being blocked sanded. And the underside of the body was cleaned and repaired. A lot of work under there. When the frame was complete, it was wrapped in plastic, and the body remounted through the plastic. .
Paint was then applied, the plastic keeping overspray off the chassis.
We rolled the chassis into the driveway and did the body lifts, then back into the garage.
IMHO, with 7-8 guys it was not that heavy. Take the doors off especially if they are loaded, a lot of weigh there. Also the advantage to guys is that it makes it easy to reshim the body if you need to.
George
