66 cutlass convertible frame off

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April 3rd, 2017, 08:16 PM

joes66olds

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66 cutlass convertible frame off

I need a little advise on taking the body off my 66 cutlass convertible.do I need to weld bracing in the doors area to keep body from flexing.i just want to remove the frame to sand blast and paint.thanks for your help guys

April 4th, 2017, 10:49 AM

TripDeuces

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Although I have seen convertibles on a rotisserie without bracing it's not something I would do.

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April 4th, 2017, 02:48 PM

nonhog

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Years ago when my 66 Chevelle vert was off the frame the shop it was at bolted a brace from the hinge plate to the striker. Worked fine.
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