Removing body
#1
Removing body
I am getting set to remove the body off my frame it is a 68 cutlass convertible I plan on
lifting the body with the doors in place should I still brace the body or will the doors do the. Job? The rockers and floors are rock solid any input would be great.
thank you
Mark
lifting the body with the doors in place should I still brace the body or will the doors do the. Job? The rockers and floors are rock solid any input would be great.
thank you
Mark
#5
I've been restoring GM "A" bodies for over thirty five years. I've lifted hundreds of bodies off their frames. We've never had to brace the door openings on hardtops or convertibles unless there's a lot of rust damage. Now 50's bel-air convertibles are a different story. ~BOB
#7
Thank you
Thanks for all your replys the floors and rockers are perfect no rust at all but to play it safe I am going to brace it but still leave doors in place. I have a new two post lift comming on Sunday to help in this project. I am going to jack the body up about 10 inches or so and then use the lift the rest of the way.
#9
hey buddie soak the sh-t out of those mounts for a while,why take a chance for more work. I soaked mine for 2 to 4 weeks everyday with pb power blaster and they easily came out and there was quite a bit of rust everywhere! by the way go all the way and finish the area right the first time you will never regret it.
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December 12th, 2006 06:36 AM