hey im taking the body of my car off in the spring so i was wondering if anyone would happen to know where i would weld x shapes to support the body so it does not flex when removing it
Some may not agree with me but I would say if the doors are on/closed and you lock them so they are not opened by accident, then it should be well enough supported.
And if I'm wrong, well.......................that has happened before!!!
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I have had mine on saw horses for years with no problems, doors open and close no problem, door gaps have not moved. But I have good rockers and a good floor.
Anything I've ever seen or read when it comes to taking the body off of a frame it's been firmly stated to make sure if the doors are off the vehicle, to put braces in. Any body-off restoration I've seen pictures of have always had braces. I would think for all it takes, it would be best just to brace them and that way you'll have absolutely no worries. Just my opinion anyways Jonathan.
The braces I have seen "usually" go from the top front door piller post to bottom of rear pillar [1/4 panel] & top of rear to bottom of front post to form an X !!! Just need to be Tack Welded in. This should "stiffen it up"
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Some times I wake up GRUMPY, but today I let her sleep in !!!!!!!!BLACKSTOCK Ont.
When I did my Lemans....the only floor support I had was the rear brace at the front of the rear seat. That was it, it was one BIG open hole. Once I removed the body, I never opened the doors until I had the front floor back in. They still open as well today (back on the frame) as they did before I removed it. No bracing done here!!!
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John
1972 Pontiac Lemans (daughter's car) 2005 Pontiac Grand Am 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
