Re: 56 Exec on Rotisserie?

Posted by HH56 On 2024/3/6 12:15:23

Not a rotisserie but Keegan had a project blog when he worked on a badly rusted 55. He made a frame that seems to have worked out well. You might be able to figure out where some extra brackets could bolt to various points of the body where the main support needs to be that could also bolt to the rotisserie. Keegan had a great start but stopped posting some 10 years ago so we never heard if the car was finished or the project was abandoned.

Something Stewart on his 55 and I with a 56 plus others with various models can speak from experience about is to take the time to provide extra support at the door openings if the car is a hardtop. If the large open area is left unsupported there can be issues. Another thing is when placing the body back on the frame, be particularly observant of the frame to body cushions and any added shims in spots. The shims control to a large extent the door and fender to body fit. If the opening changed due to flexing or if there was a large enough sheetmetal change the old shim pack thickness as it came from the factory may also need to change.