CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Body Lift Video

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 06:25 PM
Share
  #1  
matchframe's Avatar
matchframe
Thread Starter
Pro
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 653
Likes: 0
From: Dickinson (Houston) Texas
Default Body Lift Video
I lifted the body off my 78 Vette in May 2003. The lift took about 15 minutes....would have gone faster, but an A/C bracket got caught on the lower radiator mounts. I took the video of the event and sped it up so the file would not be so big. Body Lift








www.bigdogvettes.com
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 06:30 PM
Share
  #2  
Jclgodale3's Avatar
Jclgodale3
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,128
Likes: 21
From: North Alabama
Default
lol...looks like the Keystone Cops! Cool vid
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 06:39 PM
Share
  #3  
AGVI's Avatar
AGVI
Race Director
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 11,814
Likes: 9
From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario
Canadian Events Coordinator
Default
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 06:47 PM
Share
  #4  
stingraymaniac's Avatar
stingraymaniac
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 5,135
Likes: 71
From: Umeå Sweden
Default
nice vid
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 06:52 PM
Share
  #5  
jpatrick636's Avatar
jpatrick636
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,253
Likes: 1
From: East China MI
Default

How long did it take you to get ready for that?
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 06:53 PM
Share
  #6  
carl a's Avatar
carl a
Safety Car
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 4,135
Likes: 1
Default
cool video, what about that tile on the floor?those are not 1' tiles what are they?
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 07:53 PM
Share
  #7  
matchframe's Avatar
matchframe
Thread Starter
Pro
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 653
Likes: 0
From: Dickinson (Houston) Texas
Default
Originally Posted by jpatrick636

How long did it take you to get ready for that?
It took me a couple of months working on it after work. The lift took about 15 minutes.









www.bigdogvettes.com
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 07:56 PM
Share
  #8  
Rivers4me's Avatar
Rivers4me
Intermediate
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Rockford MI
Default
Great job,

It looks like preparation was definitely the key.

Great to see it on video.
Reply
0
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 07:59 PM
Share
  #9  
matchframe's Avatar
matchframe
Thread Starter
Pro
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 653
Likes: 0
From: Dickinson (Houston) Texas
Default
Originally Posted by carl a
cool video, what about that tile on the floor?those are not 1' tiles what are they?
I painted the floor with epoxy paint. I painted the white first, and after it cured for about a week, I taped off for the black squares. I used a roofers square which is 24 inches as guide, so the squares are 24 inches by 24 inches. I showed the process which I used on my website under 'garage'.






www.bigdogvettes.com
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 08:03 PM
Share
  #10  
Carl Granquist's Avatar
Carl Granquist
Pro
Supporting Lifetime
Veteran: Navy
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 624
Likes: 24
From: Shoreline WA
Default
Thanks for sharing. I appreciate it. Don't know if it's in my future, but definitely nice to see process. BTY nice garage floor!
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 08:04 PM
Share
  #11  
My69's Avatar
My69
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 862
Likes: 0
From: CT
Default
Good job... I liked the video

Mike
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 09:36 PM
Share
  #12  
78Vette-SA's Avatar
78Vette-SA
Le Mans Master
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 7,032
Likes: 2
From: Newburgh NY
Default
Reply
0
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:20 AM
Share
  #13  
Hidro's Avatar
Hidro
Intermediate
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Kingston Washington
Default
very cool

thanks
Reply
0

Get notified of new replies

To Body Lift Video

Tags
Back to Subforum
C3 Tech/Performance
View Next Unread
Need some quick help on 1980 speedo cable!




Click for Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump
Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:12 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE