PDA

View Full Version : removing body off of frame. (67 gto)



muthstryker
08-30-2006, 08:29 PM
i was wondering if there is anything else i need to remove besides the body mounts in order to remove my 67 gto body off the frame. if any of you know plz let me know that would be great! thanks.

ProTouring442
08-31-2006, 02:51 AM
Wires, brake lines, steering colomn, stuff like that. Just pick it up slowly and watch for anything that's still attached.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"

muthstryker
08-31-2006, 02:25 PM
am i going to need any special tools to take my steering coloum off? i havent looked at it today but im going out there right now.

ProTouring442
08-31-2006, 04:17 PM
No... a couple of bolts under the dash, a few more at the firewall, any shifter linkage, and a coupler bolt at the box.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"

muthstryker
08-31-2006, 06:30 PM
i have the gto off the frame. but i need to find some wheel dollies to put the frame on and roll it back into the garage.

muthstryker
08-31-2006, 07:21 PM
well i almost have the body off the frame i have like 6 more inches to go to clear the wheels then it got dark. and i think im going to use my ASV (its like a bobcat) with the forks on it and lift it off. its just 2 miles away and the trailer for it is full of ****. but i should have it off tommarow (hopefully)

ProTouring442
09-01-2006, 02:55 AM
Don't forget pics... we want pics!!!!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"

GTOConno
10-02-2006, 06:58 PM
Be careful when lifting that you dont flex the body too much. Try not to put a point load on one place. If your lifting the body with a forklift like machine, try to locate the forks just in front of the rear wheels. Also make sure that the door gaps dont get tweaked as your lifting. Use 2x4's/4x4's under the floor at the bushing locations. You should also have the front clip off.
If I remember right you have a hardtop so you should be OK flex wise, but keep an eye on it..

Dont forget to unhook the emergency brake cables.

Good luck.

Conno