body off

[Mel S.]

I an taking the body off of my 66 convertible. I have a lift and plan on using this method to do it. With the convertible hatch open, i was going to put a strap from the back side of the body (there is good piece of steel running along the length), build a tripod out of wood that would end above the windshield and strap the other end to the radiator support. I do not want the body to "flex" down which can break the body. I have the strapping from Nolan Adams to do the lifting. Any feed back would be appreciated.
Mel

[Gene M.]

Re: body off

Should be supported/lifted as the body mounts do with the doors closed.

From your description it sounds a bit hokey.

[Tony R.]

[Michael J.]

Re: body off

Here is a picture of the rig I am currently using, and have used several times for mine. They were all coupes, but it is just 4 straps on the birdcage edges and I never had any flexing issues.

[Jim D.]

Re: body off

I've used my 4 post lift multiple times for removing/installing the bodies on both coupes and convertibles. Install is always done after paint and there's never been a problem. On convertibles, I made a fixtures that bolt to the top hinge and the door striker just to be safe. They're not needed on coupes as the roof structure prevents any possible flexing.

[Edward B.]

Re: body off

Thankfully entitled "body off" with nary a reference to "frame off." I'm a bit concerned about lifting with the doors removed. Either leave doors installed and latched or add bracing as shown in Post No. 5.

[Michael J.]

Re: body off

Agreed, I would never lift without the doors installed.

[Joe R.]

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Here's a pic of a convertible with the doors off and something to substitute for them not being there. Coupes are easy but converts can be a problem. Doors or not the converts will bow like a green stick so be careful.

JR

[Mel S.]

Re: body off

Thanks for the hokey reply but it worked

[Jeff M.]

Re: body off

I used the same exact method that Michael Johnson posted a pic of on my 67 Roadster with no issues at all. I bought the strap ends with the flat hooks as they fit really well over the bottom edge of the birdcage. I extended them as far apart as possible to help with support. I removed and reinstalled the body after restoration using this method with the doors ON the car since mine is a roadster. Good luck and take it slow and easy, Jeff