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Topic: Putting the body back on, engine no engine?

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Putting the body back on, engine no engine?

Posted: 11/26/07 12:00pm Message 1 of 3
79rebuild
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Yelm, WA - USA
Joined: 7/12/2007
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Vette(s): 1979 L82 4 speed Scat 383 crank 190 cc Procomp Aluminum Heads 202 160 stainless valves GM Powder metal rods Speedpro H860CP Hypereutectic pistons 280 cam hydralic HEI Pro comp 1.6 roller rockers Mighty Demon 750 Sanderson CC1AP Hedders.
Well it seems like I'm making progress. Do you all think I will have any issue trying to set the body back on with the engine installed? Or should I put the body on first and then drop the motor in.
I got a lot of little stuff to work on and adjust and I am waiting on exhaust so I got some time before I am ready to set her back on. It sure would be nice to leave the engine in her and then drop the body back on though Wink 



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Putting the body back on, engine no engine?

Posted: 11/26/07 1:13pm Message 2 of 3
6880Mike
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Engines were installed before body drop.
 
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Putting the body back on, engine no engine?

Posted: 11/26/07 3:29pm Message 3 of 3
Ten15
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Vette(s): '68 Black Conv. Matching 327/300 4 Spd. P/S, P/B, P/W, Tele, A/C
Jason,
 
Like Mike says.................Put the engine & trans in first, just like @ the factory.  It will be the easiest engine install you'll ever do.
 
I've seen several body drop videos & the body usually drops on in about 5 minutes with about 6-8 friends & a case of cold ones.
 
It took considerably longer to drop in my engine & tranny last spring, & you'll skip the risk of dropping it on a fender or worse.
 
Good luck,
 
Anthony 
 
 
 



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