'40 coupe-putting body on chassis...

[fordman]

I'm getting ready to set body on frame...seems like a good idea to put some contact cement between the pads and frame to keep the pads from moving or falling. comments welcome.

thank you,

fordman

[Bob T]

yep

[39portlander]

I just set my cab wood on my 39 p/u and used a spray adhesive to keep the rubber pad's in place on the wood. I could have used a nail like original. Nah

[okiedokie]

I didn't, but it can't hurt.

[fordman]

thank you

[Gumpy]

I didn't use any contact cement on mine because i used a car hoist to drop the body on the frame.....i guess it's a matter of personal preference....I found the frame and body moved some and shifted....

[Kube]

Originally Posted by fordman

I'm getting ready to set body on frame...seems like a good idea to put some contact cement between the pads and frame to keep the pads from moving or falling. comments welcome.

thank you,

fordman

I use a small dab of contact cement for the very reason you suggest. I use a SMALL amount as you will likely find you will need to remove and / or add shims to make the panels / doors align properly. Too much glue makes it difficult to remove the pads once the body is atop them.

[Ralph Moore]

I was thinking of tying the pads on with a piece of waxed string(dental floss) and then pulling it out after you get the bolts in.

[FlatheadTed]

I have done the string but you need a permanent fix, would glue next time .

[37slantback]

Good timing for this thread. I was think the same thing about gluing or using a caulk of some kind to keep the pads in place. I have a sedan body that I need to move from one frame to another. I am still noodling on the lifting part but there are several threads on that.

[sanborn]

With the doors, trunk, glass removed, it required four adults to lift the body and put it on the frame. And I was an old geezer and couldn't help much. The bare body is not that heavy.

[40fordpu]

Great advice

[55 dude]

Originally Posted by 39portlander

I just set my cab wood on my 39 p/u and used a spray adhesive to keep the rubber pad's in place on the wood. I could have used a nail like original. Nah

did you buy a kit or just copy the originals?

[fordman]

I bought a kit of pads for the frame that we supposed to be like originals. I bought a kit of bolts. the pads kit was better than the bolt kit.

fordman