TR6 body removal
Hello guys I am getting close to removing the body from the frame on my TR6. I am in the process of removing fenders, hood, trunk lid, gas tank, windsheild, top, and seats. I plan on reinforcing the door openings before I move the body. I need to get at the underside to fix the back side of the sills and clean up the underside. I also want the frame to be completely exposed for the engine swap and cleanup of the frame.
My question is can I use my 3000lb engine hoist to lift the body and place it on its side to do this work? I would make wooden forms for the body to sit on. Is there any danger of damaging the body by doing this or is there any danger to me in doing this? If I can do it this way then I do not have to buy or build a rotisserie. Thanks Byron |
74ls1tr6 Calvin Grannis Elk Grove,CA (1151 posts) Registered: 11/10/2007 10:05AM Main British Car: 74 TR6 / 71 MGB GT TR6/Ls1 71 MGB GT/Ls1 |
Re: TR6 body removal
Hi Byron,
I used my engine hoist with a H frame and straps to lift body off the frame. I would be willing to sell my rotisserie, H frame (for lifting) and a body dolly. I could let all this go pretty cheap. I made the rotisserie and the body dolly myself. This would set you up to do everything yourself without another person around. I just need to figure a good price for the package and how to ship for cheap. I have photos of the equipment on...[forum.britishv8.org]... my build sticky. Calvin |
motek George Smathers Spokane, WA (118 posts) Registered: 09/12/2009 02:45PM Main British Car: 1967 Morris Minor (48 hp @ crank!), 1971 TR6 302 |
Re: TR6 body removal
I too used an engine hoist. I got it from harbor freight for under $100. I put a longer arm on it. People really like using rotisseries but I had almost no rust and I sent it out for sand blasting so I avoided it.
The body without all the attachments can also be lifted by two men. Once it was painted I didn't trust the hoist. George Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/15/2011 09:03PM by motek. |
rickv Rick Vandenberg Arvada, Colorado (13 posts) Registered: 12/31/2010 12:26PM Main British Car: 1972 Triumph TR6 Chevrolet 350 |
Re: TR6 body removal
I lifted my body by hand with the help of a friend, and placed it on a tall body cart with wheels. From a safety standpoint, I always do a critical lift with help or someone near. I have heard enough stories of a crazy accident that can take all the fun out of a project.
Rick |
Dan B Dan Blackwood South Charleston, WV (1007 posts) Registered: 11/06/2007 01:55PM Main British Car: 1966 TR4A, 1980 TR7 Multiport EFI MegaSquirt on the TR4A. Lexus V8 pl |
Re: TR6 body removal
If you have removed everything (i.e. wings, bonnet, bootlid, windscreen, doors, interior) then the tub isn't very heavy. Jim and I just lifted it off the frame and carried it to the barn. I think we set it on sawhorses. Of course my car is a TR4A, but there is little difference in weight stripped down that far.
Dan B |
74ls1tr6 Calvin Grannis Elk Grove,CA (1151 posts) Registered: 11/10/2007 10:05AM Main British Car: 74 TR6 / 71 MGB GT TR6/Ls1 71 MGB GT/Ls1 |
Re: TR6 body removal
Byron,
It sure does make everything easier as you can almost do everything from a lazyboy chair. Your frame in the back will be strong by the looks of the added bracing. Keep posting your progress! Calvin |
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