Hi, I'm Chris, I'm new to the board but not to cars.

I am doing a frame off resto on my '70, and I am at the point where the body needs to come off the chassis. What is the conventional way to lift it up and roll the chassis out from under? Is it light enough that a half dozen guys could just pick it up?? If someone could give me a practical method, that'd be great! Thanks

Hey Chris. I have not done a Frame off, but with no interior, 6 guys should be able to life the body off the frame and roll it away.

Welcome to the best site on the internet for anything to do with chevelles.
Chris
P.S. C-Dubb used to be my nickname. Last name starts with W, so it was a natural fit.

Chris

Wow, I'm amazed at the rapid response as compared to other forums! Thanks for the welcome, my last name starts with W too. I look forward to making great use of this site; I guess its about time to order that back-half kit, buy 2 cases of beer, and have a "car hoisting" party.

P.S.--what does your car run in the 1/4?? I'm shooting for around 450 h.p. from a BBC also.

Save the beer until after the body hoisting is done. You may need more that 6 guys, they ain't light. graemlins/thumbsup.gif

I helped a neighbor pull his 70 off the frame. It was just him and me and one other person. It wore our butts out. The minimum is four and those four need to be stout. Six should get the job done.

Originally posted by cDubb68:
Wow, I'm amazed at the rapid response as compared to other forums! Thanks for the welcome, my last name starts with W too. I look forward to making great use of this site; I guess its about time to order that back-half kit, buy 2 cases of beer, and have a "car hoisting" party.

P.S.--what does your car run in the 1/4?? I'm shooting for around 450 h.p. from a BBC also. The quick respose is because most of these guys stay connected all day long,just refresh for new/active topics. I check in atleast 5 times a day and im on seaching for stuff and replying for atleast 20min each time.

This IS the best chevelle site on the net,no quotes needed because you'll soon find out for yourself.

Have fun.

Originally posted by cDubb68:

P.S.--what does your car run in the 1/4?? I'm shooting for around 450 h.p. from a BBC also. Well, I was going to the track this summer and they closed it on me graemlins/sad.gif Damn neighbors. I would have to "guesstimate" low 12's to high 11's with traction. Traction is the major problem. If you plan to balk half the car, then the traction should be a problem. I do not want to do that as my car is a reall SS.
See you soon.
Chris

Chris,
I've done this solo with 2 4"x6" by 10' beams. I used an engine hoist with chains in the rear and a floor jack in the front. I had an assortment of cement blocks and 2 x 4 pieces. I jacked the rear enough to get the beam under the car, cribbed the beam with blocks then moved to the front and did the same. Once I got the body up high enough, with the beams and blocks secure. I rolled the frame out. Reverse this procedure to bring the body back down.

Welcome!

Another solo here, 4x6's, 4 straps and a backhoe, lifted it up and set it on some pipe racks, approx 4 feet off the ground and made it somewhat nice to sandblast and paint. Set it back on the frame inside my shop(overhead hoist) with my wife's help. Must be nice to get a few friends to help, mine just come by when they need something. If you do use some beams and a hoist, be sure and use plenty of padding on the body.

Yet another solo effort here. 4X4's, cement blocks and floor jack.

Did it solo too, needed to replace the frame, just did it, have some pics:

http://community.webshots.com/album/173228222ohbQjW

Used one cherry picker and a bottle jack with a good hieght range. Laid the body on 2x12's on cinder blocks stacked 4 high to roll the frame out. IT Sucked being on bluestone, and i would have rathered 2 engine hoists, but I got it done pretty quick.

-Ryan

Thanks for all the suggestions! I think what I'll do is lift it and have someone else slide some 4x4s across my steel saw horses and lay it down on that. This won't be at my house anymore, however, because I found someone that will sandblast it for me.

P.S. --my SS was a TRUE SS, too, at one point (cliche, I know) but it no longer has the original engine; sad because the dash, seats, badges, etc. are all original. The frame has a chunk in the back that is rusted completely off, hence the reason I'm back-halfing.

Here is how I did it. I don't know about 6 guys picking it up though, it is pretty heavy!

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/lee69z28/Apart.jpg

Good Luck, and Welcome!


Mike

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How expensive is a hydraulic lift like that?

I bought it used from shop that was going out of business for $1000. You can buy them new from Eagle and others for around $3000. Sure makes life a lot easier!


Mike