Removing Body?

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
What is the best way to remove the body? (1947 Coupe) I would like to a frame restoration before I start on the body. Any good susgestions? I want to do it here at home. Lifting points and what to use so as not to damage the body. Thanks Rich Smithen

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  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    richs. wrote:
    What is the best way to remove the body? (1947 Coupe) I would like to a frame restoration before I start on the body. Any good susgestions? I want to do it here at home. Lifting points and what to use so as not to damage the body. Thanks Rich Smithen

    Some ways to remove the body...

    a dozen friends with good backs
    a forklift rated at the correct weight with long forks
    a gantry system with lifting capabilities

    once you get the body off a rolling cart is a minimum requirement but a rotisserie would make your life and your build a lot better, especially if you're planning a frame off.

    Eastwood Tools had a decently priced one - but there website says they are out of stock and no pricing right now?

    I don't know your model car but a forum member here, Silverone, also runs www.hudsoncollector.com and has a nice thread going on a gentlement named Hugh who made his own gantry lift and rotisserie.

    http://www.hudsoncollector.com/forum_viewtopic.php?16.511

    The wood gantry looks pretty simple and safe - I might need to look at something similar for an upcoming restoration I'm thinking of taking on for some side $$.

    Other than that I know someone will have the specifics on lift points and your other questions.
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