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I couldn't see the 2X4 you used for a spreader on the picture of the body on the hoist. Is it inside the body?

1973 L-82 4 spd

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Re: Frame-Off Restoration

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Sorry, I could find the picture. I placed it a top of the door between the straps. I had it sticking out about 3 inches on each side of the doors so it didn’t pull in on the door skins. This picture is from my first lift and I decided on the spread when I lifted the body back up when I was putting it back on the frame.

Edited 5/17/2026 7:36:51 AM (AZT)

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