Re: Removal of fram from body of car

Posted by Larry51 On 2013/2/22 8:23:05

I did an off-frame job, and used an engine crane to do the lifting. After undoing all hold-down bolts I first lifted the rear of my 24th Club Sedan, via strap around the boot lock mounting bracket (very strong point on a '51 car),

Once rear was lifted and supported the front was lifted and supported little by little with the engine crane also. This was using the door hinge mounting bolts.

Front lifts were not very elegant but the engine crane worked well and it being mobile was an advantage.

Then placed a full home-made frame under the body which had a few mounting holes drilled in exact same places as the '51 chassis. That helped the metalworker, who then knew where the mounting holes were as he replaced floor / trunk. The frame was built from 3inch angle and RHS(etc). About a yard off the floor so it allowed good access to do the metalwork / rust repairs and later painting under-floor.