'65 Cutlass Help with frame off resto
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'65 Cutlass Help with frame off resto
In shop at school we are trying to take off the body so I can bring hte frame home and clean it up. Once problem is that I've never done this before and I am not entirely sure where all the bolts are for the body! So where are they all? I found the 2 in the front, the one in the middle of the body and 2 that are behind the rear axle area. We tried to at least break the body loose but it seems that there is still one or two on! Someone help me out!
-Craig
-Craig
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For each side there are the two in the front, the one under the door, two rubber isolators (under quarter window and on rear kick up), one behind the tire, and one at the very rear crossmember.
Body sits on the rubber isolators, no bolts. Make sure parking brake cable is removed from the front footwell, where it comes up thru floor.
I've got three 65's (one Cutlass & 2 442's). A GREAT forum is www.ultra-hi-comp.proboards.com for 65's. It's dedicated to 64 and 65 Olds. This is the best site for all other models. Tell them Oldsproject sent ya!
Body sits on the rubber isolators, no bolts. Make sure parking brake cable is removed from the front footwell, where it comes up thru floor.
I've got three 65's (one Cutlass & 2 442's). A GREAT forum is www.ultra-hi-comp.proboards.com for 65's. It's dedicated to 64 and 65 Olds. This is the best site for all other models. Tell them Oldsproject sent ya!
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Ok thanks guys! I double checked the emergency cable that is under the car and saw that it was caught in a few places! We broke the body loose from the chassis! Woo, I have to wait for this Saturday for Auto Club at school. Don't worry, pictures to come.
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For TK 65's site check out http://www.ultra-high-compression.com
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Thank you all for the help and TK-65 Jesus you've done a great job on your car! Your site and what you did to your car actually made me want to do it to mine, and thats exactly what I've done. So the body will stay at the Auto Shop at school and the frame will come home. I'll be able to work on my car whenever I want, and not even have to pay for any of the supplies at school! Once again thank you all for the help and I'm sure I'll be back for more Its rough. I know.
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Ok I'm back once again for some advice, some really good advice.
The old man I bought this car from replaced the floorboards with a uhh, kinda mix of fiberglass [The Black Stuff], rivets, and whatever metal was there. Keep in mind I knew nothing about this when I bought the car...
Should I just cut all this fiberglass crap outta the car and do all new floors or what?
Also everyone keep in mind, this is gonna be a drag car so originality I really couldn't care less about. Thanks!
The old man I bought this car from replaced the floorboards with a uhh, kinda mix of fiberglass [The Black Stuff], rivets, and whatever metal was there. Keep in mind I knew nothing about this when I bought the car...
Should I just cut all this fiberglass crap outta the car and do all new floors or what?
Also everyone keep in mind, this is gonna be a drag car so originality I really couldn't care less about. Thanks!
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What I mean by I don't care about original is that I don't care if its original sheetmetal or not, I mean I care about all the original interior and etc... But remember, I am doing this on a budget and if it comes down to making my own floor pans... Has anyone done this before? If so any advice on how to take this on?
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Welds are always better than rivets, and sheet metal is sheet metal. As long as you use the right gauge steel and it has the reinforcement stampings you're good to go.
I have 67 cougar rear floor pans in my delta lol.
I have 67 cougar rear floor pans in my delta lol.
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