The Ford Barn

hammondite · 05-08-2024, 01:33 PM

Good morning all.

I've completed all the mechanical stuff on the front end, now it's time for the rear end, including completing welding the prior owner spot welded.

It appears the best way to do this work is by removing the body. I'm not too concerned about what to disconnect, etc. as that was done before, and the body is minimally attached.

My question - what is the best method to lift the body off the frame? Can I lift it from above by building a wood frame in the top? Or a wood frame in the window or door openings? Or multistage by jacking it from below, putting lumber underneath and lifting that way? Or??

I'm 67 and most of my friends are at least that old. Methods that don't risk injury are appreciated.

As always, I appreciate any guidance.

05-08-2024, 01:33 PM	#1
hammondite Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: North Coast, Oregon Posts: 28	Lifting 30 Tudor body Good morning all. I've completed all the mechanical stuff on the front end, now it's time for the rear end, including completing welding the prior owner spot welded. It appears the best way to do this work is by removing the body. I'm not too concerned about what to disconnect, etc. as that was done before, and the body is minimally attached. My question - what is the best method to lift the body off the frame? Can I lift it from above by building a wood frame in the top? Or a wood frame in the window or door openings? Or multistage by jacking it from below, putting lumber underneath and lifting that way? Or?? I'm 67 and most of my friends are at least that old. Methods that don't risk injury are appreciated. As always, I appreciate any guidance.