Body removal

ossw1

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Rocklin, CA - USA

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Vette(s): 1970 T-Top350/350hp numbers matching 4 speed. It's a mess and 1970 Convertible 4 speed.

Well I am just about done with my front end and I have decided to take my body off and do the frame. The more I dig into this car the more I need to do. I saw a link awhile back about on what to do and a diagram for a box. I thought Adam posted something on this subject. Could somebody direct me in the right direction?

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Posted: 9/5/07 9:08pmMessage 2 of 17

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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

THIS?

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Posted: 9/6/07 3:00amMessage 3 of 17

Redwingvette

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Waterford, MI - USA

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Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe

This might be of help also:

Brian - NCM Lifetime Member

73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans

Borgeson Steering box

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Posted: 9/6/07 5:56amMessage 4 of 17

ossw1

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Rocklin, CA - USA

Joined: 4/2/2005

Posts: 484

Vette(s): 1970 T-Top350/350hp numbers matching 4 speed. It's a mess and 1970 Convertible 4 speed.

Hey guys thanks those two are the ones I remember seeing. I don't plan on using a body strap but 3 guys on each side to left this off. I saw it done in a restoration book. This weekend I will build the box. I do have one concern my car has had driver side fender work done form the looks of it. I hope the front does not break off.

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Posted: 9/6/07 5:48pmMessage 5 of 17

white78

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Joined: 12/10/2005

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Vette(s): 78 White/Oyster all original. Purchased from original owner

I used the straps. They are a bit tricky. Taking the body off may not be to big of an issue. Putting it back on is another issue. It took a while to get everything cleared and lined up. I put the body onto a complete driveline assembled frame. Your frends better be ready to sweat. I had to get mine over 3.5 ft off the ground for the frame assembly( with engine) to clear under. The frame was only a few inches off the floor( not rolling on the wheels).

Good luck

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Posted: 9/24/07 5:21pmMessage 6 of 17

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macedon, NY - USA

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Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!

hi all,
i am pulling the body off my 71 coupe this coming weekend.
i plan to use 6 guys to lift it off. a couple to watch for clearance.
i have no motor or tranny in the way, interior is stripped out. hood will be off, but i am leaving the doors on for rigidity.
i have no wiring on the car. brake lines are unhooked from master cyl.
all bumper brackets are removed.
i build a dollie for it to sit on.
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/photos/body_removal/dollyplan.jpg
should i be concerned about anything else?
OSSW1, how did you make out with lifting the body off? was it very heavy?
did the body "bend" during the lift?
thanks in advance for the help.
joe

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Posted: 9/24/07 5:24pmMessage 7 of 17

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macedon, NY - USA

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hi OSSW1,
i just put in a post. how did you make out on lifting the body off with 6 guys?
i will be doing that also.
thanks,
joe

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Posted: 9/24/07 7:04pmMessage 8 of 17

ossw1

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Rocklin, CA - USA

Joined: 4/2/2005

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Vette(s): 1970 T-Top350/350hp numbers matching 4 speed. It's a mess and 1970 Convertible 4 speed.

No it work out fine. I also had the engine and tranny out so there was no problem. What I here the problem is putting it back on. Make sure you keep track of the shims.

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Posted: 9/24/07 7:30pmMessage 9 of 17

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macedon, NY - USA

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thanks, will do !
were you able to do it with just 6 guys?

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Posted: 10/9/07 7:24pmMessage 10 of 17

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