Topic: Body mounts
in Forum: C3 Body
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Here's one for purists! I hope to put my body back on the frame this weekend
I know the General used tape to hold the mounts and shims in place when they put the body on. I've seen cars "gigged" at shows for having the "wrong tape", I know this borders on the ridiculous, but..............................
Does anyone have a clue what tape was used? There were remnants of tape on mine when I took it off, it just looked like good old masking tape to me.

Does anyone have a clue what tape was used? There were remnants of tape on mine when I took it off, it just looked like good old masking tape to me.

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Actually the tape used in the original assembly was 1 1/2 in. masking tape, Frost King makes a masking tape that will pass all inspector scrutiny although it is truly 1.40 in. wide 

Hello
Is removing the body difficult? Is it something that can be done by a do-it-yourselfer, or is it a job for a professional?
Just wondering.....
Is removing the body difficult? Is it something that can be done by a do-it-yourselfer, or is it a job for a professional?
Just wondering.....

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Removing the body is not as difficult as it seems. A Competent do it your selfer can certainly do it. If you've never done it before, I strongly recommend reading a restoration manual before you even start though. I took mine off last fall (not my first frame off) we had the body off in an hour. As a side note though, the 2 people I had helping me had done it before too. If your car has any degree of rust, it makes the job more difficult, I had to cut 2 of the mount bolts out, they were too rusted to take out any other way. Ground straps, brake cables, seat belt connections, etc. You need to know what is hooked where.
I think it's worth the effort if you are wanting to do a good job. I'm very happy with mine so far.
I think it's worth the effort if you are wanting to do a good job. I'm very happy with mine so far.


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