[Chevelle-list] Body off Frame How-To?

[Howard]

Thomas Ringlein wrote:
> I know, there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.  Hopefully we
> won't get any on this topic.
> 
> I know the classic "A-body" cars we love have some problems that need to be
> addressed occasionally on cars that have not been apart in 30-plus years.
> One of those happens to be the frame - notably, the frame mounts that are
> prone to rusting.  I want to inspect my frame for rust, and in the process,
> put some POR-15 on it to prevent it rusting for the next 30 years or so.  I
> plan to pull the car apart starting in January, but I don't have any high
> dollar tools or access to a local shop.  Is there an easy way (or not too
> incredibly hard way) to pull the body in my garage?  Can I use an engine
> hoist to lift the front, support it on some concrete blocks and a 4x4, do
> the same with the back, and roll the frame out from underneath it?  Without
> buying some special tools and/or shop time, I am not sure of any other way.
> Any local guys know a place that can help me with this endeavor?  My body
> shop of choice will only work on the body when it is on the frame.  The
> ideal situation would be a good body guy that would work on the body while
> it was on a rotisserie so I could have 6-8 months to work on the chassis.
> There are at least a few guys here that have done this - what did you do?
> Now if I can only prevent the "if you give a mouse a cookie" routine...
> 
> T.J. Ringlein
> 72 Chevelle in shambles (but it still runs and drives)
> Clovis, California
> 
T.J.
    I have a video out that show's you how to pull the body off the
frame.Its the way you were talking about,using the hoist.My video also
will show you how to do your own repairs and save some money,if your in
to saving money. www.howardsbackyardautobody.com Its the adv.vol 2
video.I rebuilt a total out 69 Chevelle.

Howard