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body mount questions

Posted: 5/17/04 3:23pmMessage 1 of 7

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rrand47740

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have a 1973 convert.

I am trying to get body off frame and having the hardest time please any info will help

# 2 and # 3 spins and will not come out

head of # 4 broke off

also do I have to take the bracket with the springs off on the convertible deck to access nuts?

also do the # 2,3,4, bolts have nuts welded to the frame?

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body mount questions

Posted: 5/17/04 6:21pmMessage 2 of 7

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The #2&3 have nuts that are captured to the frame but once you try to turn the bolts the start to turn with it. I had to cut the heads off some of mine. I used a cut-off wheel in my air grinder to do that. The nuts to the #4 mounts are held in place by a metal piece riveted to the fiberglass and all ways break when you try to unbolt them. Look behind the wheel well for a recessed well and you will find the nuts. In both cases, the bolts usually rust to the body mount sleeve, which makes it a real bugger to get them out. You may need to cut the heads off them to get it apart. The same goes for the #1 mounts. Once the body is off the frame and setting on a dolly it will give you more room to work on them.

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body mount questions

Posted: 5/18/04 3:52amMessage 3 of 7

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Thanks for the advice.
Is there any way to just raise the body up about 6" maybe in 1" incriments so I don't have to disconect all the items ( hose ,master brake, emegency break, etc...)

I have a convert and have heard that it could break in half or the nose will break off.

I had no intention for a frame off at this point, but the rocker channel is dictating what I have to do.

I just bought this car around 3 wks ago with the intentions of having it painted and misc minor things fixed that I could do myself.

Thanks any info is appreciated

Rick

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body mount questions

Posted: 5/18/04 11:55amMessage 4 of 7

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If you can raise it an inch then, you can raise it a mile. If you want to fix it right you will need to pull it off. The issue of breaking it is handled by using a lifting strap on the body section and another on the nose. It isn't as hard as it sounds. Check my web site for a check list on what to look for.

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