How do you remove a body frame?
How do you remove a body frame?
Jack the body up and place the steel between the cab and the jack stands. At this point, move the jack stands out to the outside of the steel, that way you can roll the frame out from under the vehicle. Once the vehicle is high enough in the air, push the frame out from under the body.
How do you remove a car body panel?
How to Replace Auto Body Panels
- Remove the old or damaged auto body panel. Reach the panel by looking under the vehicle and removing the plastic protective skirting using a Phillips screwdriver.
- Look behind the panel and locate the bolts that are holding it to the car.
- Pull the old panel off of the car.
How do I know my frame size?
You can take a rough measurement of frame size by wrapping your thumb and index finger around your wrist at the point where you would wear a wristwatch. If your thumb and index finger overlap, you have a small frame. If your thumb and index finger touch, you have a medium frame.
How much does a 1970 c10 cab weigh?
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
|---|---|
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1967 – 1972 |
| Weight : | 3090 lbs | 1401.6 kg |
How do you remove a corvette from its frame?
One would guide the body at each end, one would operate the crane and one would attach and monitor the lifting straps on each side. Lifting straps are attached and we are ready to go. Things went pretty smoothly in the beginning as the body slowly rose off the frame, but once it was up about 3 inches the rear axle started to lift off the floor.
How long does it take to remove the body from a corvette?
It only took a bunch of 2X4’s, screws, plywood and casters and it will keep the body about 18 inches up from the ground to allow access underneath. The owner also disconnected everything that was attached to the body (well, one thing was missed but more about that later) or interfered with removal of mounting hardware.
What do you use to lift a Corvette body?
On the “big day” he assembled five willing-and-able helpers, including us, and rented an engine hoist for use in lifting the body. He bought a set of Corvette lifting straps from a restoration supplier and these were relatively simple to attach as opposed to creating a lifting jig from rope or generic strapping. Each helper was assigned a task.
