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Post by jims442 on Jan 21, 2012 19:36:28 GMT -5
look i don't want to seem like a wimp but how hard is it to take the body off the frame i've already removed front clip eng & trans all moldings chrome & interior im basically already there maybe i'm just scared of what i might find so any input would be helpful also its a vert so it might be easier than a hard top thanks jim
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Post by bubbasz1 on Jan 21, 2012 19:44:12 GMT -5
look i don't want to seem like a wimp but how hard is it to take the body off the frame i've already removed front clip eng & trans all moldings chrome & interior im basically already there maybe i'm just scared of what i might find so any input would be helpful also its a vert so it might be easier than a hard top thanks jim Here's a couple of pictures for your consideration.     |
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Post by stan65cutlass on Jan 22, 2012 1:26:25 GMT -5
hey bubba, you didnt show him the hard pics, ;)only the easy pics. where the one where the bolts snap off,  or the rusty mount tears off the frame?  plus theres always one more wire you forgot and it tears out of the fuse box  |
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Post by jims442 on Jan 22, 2012 7:48:49 GMT -5
do i need to remove the body to change all the body mounts or can i do one side at a time
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2012 8:25:30 GMT -5
Don't forget in all the excitement, to unhook the e-brake cable, like I did. Other than that, just find a balance point and Wal-la Wally, it's off!
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Post by mongoose on Jan 22, 2012 8:39:15 GMT -5
You don't need to remove the body to replace the body mounts, just like you said you can raise the body one side at a time and replace the mounts.
Your biggest potential issue when replacing the mounts is the removal of the bolt (corrosion).
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Post by jims442 on Jan 22, 2012 8:44:02 GMT -5
thanks for all the input going to get started today before games start go niners also if i still drank beer this sounds like a 12 pack job thanks jim
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Post by bubbasz1 on Jan 22, 2012 10:41:54 GMT -5
hey bubba, you didnt show him the hard pics, ;)only the easy pics. where the one where the bolts snap off, or the rusty mount tears off the frame? plus theres always one more wire you forgot and it tears out of the fuse box I think most of my mount bolts broke off, rear mount's didn't matter if they broke or not, just pick it up the rust fell away. Such is life in the rust belt. |
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Post by shane on Jan 22, 2012 10:56:22 GMT -5
I think most of my mount bolts broke off, rear mount's didn't matter if they broke or not, just pick it up the rust fell away. Such is life in the rust belt.
Ditto that , I think three of mine broke off.
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Post by fredcdobbs on Jan 22, 2012 11:01:10 GMT -5
thanks for all the input going to get started today before games start go niners also if i still drank beer this sounds like a 12 pack job thanks jim Get a 30 pack, you are going to need somebody to help drink, um er wrench. |
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Post by rickman on Jan 22, 2012 12:15:11 GMT -5
A few squirts of 'liqiid wrench' or your choice, every day for a week, helps a lot!!
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Post by RAM Z on Jan 22, 2012 13:44:37 GMT -5
Hehehe. All my bolts came out easily, even reused the two behind the rear tire. New bolts have different heads on em. Mohave desert is real kind to these cars. ;D
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Post by bubbasz1 on Jan 23, 2012 6:14:32 GMT -5
Hehehe. All my bolts came out easily, even reused the two behind the rear tire. New bolts have different heads on em. Mohave desert is real kind to these cars. ;D What about the other pile Gomer, Hehehe. And you have some bolts on super red that's original, AHhhhhh, better watch out, the anal police will get you. |
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Post by BR[] on Jan 23, 2012 7:57:33 GMT -5
All of mine came out easily and it was a North Eastern car. Only one problem and that was one of the captive nuts spun, but no big deal.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2012 20:26:49 GMT -5
I am doing a frame off for my car and it's the only way to go. That way everything gets done and is very easy to get to. I fould out that my body bushings were totally shot and with the dirt and scale had it all sand blasted and painted. Now it is great. I would highly recommend to do the body off. I made some 2X4 supports for the rear of the trunk and the firewall so that the load would be spread out. I then installed 3/8 eye hooks in the 2x4's and lifted the body off with cumalongs on each corner. The upper roof structure had to be beefed up somewhat, but worked out great.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2012 20:27:22 GMT -5
I am doing a frame off for my car and it's the only way to go. That way everything gets done and is very easy to get to. I fould out that my body bushings were totally shot and with the dirt and scale had it all sand blasted and painted. Now it is great. I would highly recommend to do the body off. I made some 2X4 supports for the rear of the trunk and the firewall so that the load would be spread out. I then installed 3/8 eye hooks in the 2x4's and lifted the body off with cumalongs on each corner. The upper roof structure had to be beefed up somewhat, but worked out great.
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or the rusty mount tears off the frame? 
plus theres always one more wire you forgot and it tears out of the fuse box 
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