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body mount questions

Posted: 5/17/04 3:23pm Message 1 of 7
rrand47740
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have a 1973 convert.

I am trying to get body off frame and having the hardest time please any info will help

# 2 and # 3 spins and will not come out

head of # 4 broke off

also do I have to take the bracket with the springs off on the convertible deck to access nuts?

also do the # 2,3,4, bolts have nuts welded to the frame?

|UPDATED|5/17/2004 3:38:16 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|



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body mount questions

Posted: 5/17/04 6:21pm Message 2 of 7
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The #2&3 have nuts that are captured to the frame but once you try to turn the bolts the start to turn with it. I had to cut the heads off some of mine. I used a cut-off wheel in my air grinder to do that. The nuts to the #4 mounts are held in place by a metal piece riveted to the fiberglass and all ways break when you try to unbolt them. Look behind the wheel well for a recessed well and you will find the nuts. In both cases, the bolts usually rust to the body mount sleeve, which makes it a real bugger to get them out. You may need to cut the heads off them to get it apart. The same goes for the #1 mounts. Once the body is off the frame and setting on a dolly it will give you more room to work on them.


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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,
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body mount questions

Posted: 5/18/04 3:52am Message 3 of 7
rrand47740
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Thanks for the advice.
Is there any way to just raise the body up about 6" maybe in 1" incriments so I don't have to disconect all the items ( hose ,master brake, emegency break, etc...)

I have a convert and have heard that it could break in half or the nose will break off.

I had no intention for a frame off at this point, but the rocker channel is dictating what I have to do.

I just bought this car around 3 wks ago with the intentions of having it painted and misc minor things fixed that I could do myself.

Thanks any info is appreciated

Rick


1973 L82 4 speed Convertible |IMG|http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/368000-368999/368559_25_full.jpg|/IMG|

body mount questions

Posted: 5/18/04 11:55am Message 4 of 7
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If you can raise it an inch then, you can raise it a mile. If you want to fix it right you will need to pull it off. The issue of breaking it is handled by using a lifting strap on the body section and another on the nose. It isn't as hard as it sounds. Check my web site for a check list on what to look for.


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
 


body mount questions

Posted: 5/18/04 1:14pm Message 5 of 7
rrand47740
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Hi do you have any idea how much the body weighs I am checking into hoists?
thanks

Rick

|UPDATED|5/18/2004 1:14:27 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|



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body mount questions

Posted: 5/18/04 3:52pm Message 6 of 7
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I figure it to weigh around 1200#'s. Maybe less if you take the seats out.


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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
 


body mount questions

Posted: 5/18/04 4:02pm Message 7 of 7
rrand47740
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Thanks I just spoke to my truss co, and its rated at like 10lbs a square ft good thing I checked or I would have a big mess.


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