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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Wood Chassis car for sale E-Bay

2018-08-13 by Brad Balles

Hey guys I just went thru this process....it took 4 of  us to remove and reinstall the body...first it must be slid back out from under the dash board   it may take some major side to side movement to get it in motion...one guy on either side...the other 2 guys are positioned at the center of the rear fender wells    this is a major weak point in the body...it can break in half in that the rear of the body is not supported by anything...these 2 must make sure the rear does not ...sag....if it sags the rear will try to break off etc...once the front is out from under the dash support system the entire body must be lifted up at a 45 degree angle or more  or more...it will be almost standing straight up in the air...the rear must be supported by at least one of the rear guys otherwise it may break off etc...make sure to take the doors and the trunk lid off the car with nothing in the trunk...
in most cases the lower square tubing and attachment points will need to be replaced....also note there will be lots of yelling...  have fun    On Sunday, August 12, 2018, 6:51:17 PM CDT, larry meadows lmeadowsw@... [MarcosManiacs] <MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com> wrote:  
 
     

Did my latest reply come through?

Regards,
Larry 

    On Sunday, August 12, 2018, 2:24:08 PM EDT, hide809rig169@yahoo.com [MarcosManiacs] <MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com> wrote:  
 
     
Larry,
     Picture of PVC nose support opened, the rest cannot open.  Curious on installing a piece of conduit behind seats to help lift body off chassis?  Electrical conduit?  What size?  About how high do I need to lift back of body to clear chassis?  I have  two post lift, the arms will travel to six feet, is that high enough?  Once again thank you for the help.Steve V.    

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