Body Lifted Finally

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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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Body Lifted Finally

Finally got the body off my frame of my 1980 Olds Cutlass Supreme. Here is some pictures of what I got. The only thing now is what do I do first?

Do I start with body work, or the frame?
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 05:34 AM
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I like your cradle. that is a good idea. I would start on the frame and work on the body while you wait for parts or get tired of working on the frame.
Old Feb 20, 2011 | 06:23 AM
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Take things apart - bag and label EVERYTHING!! Take many pictures!
Start cleaning and prepping for paint. Re-assemble as parts are received.
I've found when re-assembling, do one 'system' at a time - wireing, fuel, mechanical, body, paint, or as far as time and materials allow.
Don't get 'overwhelmed' - one thing at a time!!
Old Feb 20, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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That's some car port!
Old Feb 20, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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Thanks for the ideas yall....yeah the carport is in front of a 3 car garage...thats why I had to have the house 2 years ago when we bought it...
Old Feb 20, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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Took off the body mounts this morning and found one rust spot on frame....the rusty one is on the passenger side under firewall area....

Anyone repair somthing like this?
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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Advice?

Anyone ever try and repair the rust spot on my frame in the above picture?
Old Feb 26, 2011 | 07:16 AM
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Harmon yes it is done all the time

you can get a washer the same thickness and diameter as the original hole and weld it in
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ranzan
Harmon yes it is done all the time

you can get a washer the same thickness and diameter as the original hole and weld it in
Ya....& you can get the washers cheap at places like Fastenal. The repro parts places charge like $40 for 8 of 'em .....I got a box of 10 for ~ $8 from a hardware supplier....just make sure they're not plated/zinc coated...you want raw steel washers since they're gonna be welded...
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