75 body lift... just a little bit.

[Ross F.]

Ok...so... I want to replace the fuel and brake lines in my 75 convert. After many hours staring at its under side, I notice the right rear body mount that supports the top cover spring is shot as well.
I've been reading that the body can be lifted oh so slightly without disconnecting everything. I have the front and rear bumpers off already.
can I get an inch or so clearance?

[Steve L.]

Re: 75 body lift... just a little bit.

Since no one seems to be answering, I'll take a shot. The only things that are solidily connected between the frame and the body is the steering shaft,maybe the brake lines from the master cylinder and the radiator frame. Since your looking at only the right side, you may get away with just loosening the radiator frame. But hopefully someone else may add or correct me.

[Jim T.]

Re: 75 body lift... just a little bit.

Ok...so... I want to replace the fuel and brake lines in my 75 convert. After many hours staring at its under side, I notice the right rear body mount that supports the top cover spring is shot as well.
I've been reading that the body can be lifted oh so slightly without disconnecting everything. I have the front and rear bumpers off already.
can I get an inch or so clearance?

Are you going to remove or almost remove the body bolts on both sides to lift the passenger side enough to change fuel lines and brake lines? I believe the body bolts were torqued to about 45 ft lbs at the factory.

[Ross F.]

Re: 75 body lift... just a little bit.

Actually, I was thinking of doing the fuel, brake, and vapor lines. Thats 2 on each side. Plus replace the right side number 4 body mount. After playing with it last night, it may be moot. I can't all of the mount bolts free. Soaking them in liquid wrench now. I'll try again with an impact in a day or so.
if I snap one, its full body off and a year or so of my life.
If I cant get the bolts out, i will endeavor to try replacing them anyway.
argh...