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06-08-2018, 04:36 PM | #1 |
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Pulling the body on a shoebox woddy
Hey All,
So I recently got the restoration of my 1950 Country squire underway, and I'm at the point where its time to pull the body. I was planning on making a jig out of of a bunch of two by eights to support the body without warping, and lift it with my chain fall. Have any of you done this before? Im just a little gun-shy of making the first crank with the chain fall. Thanks in advance, Jon |
06-08-2018, 04:42 PM | #2 |
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Re: Pulling the body on a shoebox woddy
I dropped the frame out from under my ‘51. (Not a woody). I had it up high on jack stands, supported the body and let the frame down. I am able to work on the body where it is. I don’t know if that’s your situation. For me, it was easier....... Mark
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06-08-2018, 05:00 PM | #3 |
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Re: Pulling the body on a shoebox woddy
If you're going to be working on the body you don't want it to be under stress. Do as flatford8 suggests. Jack body up a little at a time and rest it on jack stands or saw horses, not cement blocks.
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06-08-2018, 05:06 PM | #4 |
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Re: Pulling the body on a shoebox woddy
Thanks guys! the body is getting lowered on a flatbed to be brought to my shop where I'm doing the work. I will be resting the body on a few 2X12 rafters for a few days before I can transport it. I am fortunate enough to have a barn that can accommodate all of this.
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06-09-2018, 04:07 AM | #5 |
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I needed to work on my body where it was and the frame got wheeled to another building at my house for paint. I think woodies are some of the prettiest cars and trucks built. Have you seen the thread by GBSISSON? He’s building one from scratch. A lot of craftsmanship in his truck. Good luck on your project and take lots of picks........Mark
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06-09-2018, 06:50 AM | #6 |
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06-09-2018, 07:22 AM | #7 |
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06-09-2018, 11:58 AM | #8 |
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One window in each door, two in the back. No quarter windows. Windshields don't count.
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06-09-2018, 06:55 PM | #9 |
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Sounds like fun ( haven't done one, but in dreams ). I did however lots of flatbed-hauling heavy equipment and material. One valuable lesson I learned is to step away at each level of progress, sit if you can, think about what and how to make your next move when you can visualize the results and/or problems proceed with knowledge and caution. Good Luck
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