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TravisLee
07-30-2009, 11:39 AM
I am just about to start the tear-down stage of my 68 Camaro project, and I was looking for some pictures of how you set things up during your build.
How did you support the body?
Was it supported in a way so you can remove and bolt in the subframe?

This is my first complete build and dont want to have to reposition things too much during the build. I have a 3 car garage to set things up in so space isnt too much of an issue. Im just thinking of how to get the body high enough to get under it and run lines, etc. without a lift.

I know it might be a newbie question but if anyone can post up some pictures it would greatly help out.

BTW I will be adding a build thread as soon as the subframe is out and being assembled.

Thanks everyone
Travis
The Rook
07-30-2009, 05:56 PM
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/03/100_1232-1.jpg

My awesome father-in-law and uncle-in-law built this for me in one night while I was traveling for work, so I could get my car off the sub frame and rear axle so I could get it to the painter. They used two scissor jacks and 4 jack stands to be able to raise it about a foot. The only thing is they didn't really think of a way to easily get it out of the way and the subframe back in. The rear of the cart mounts to the front leaf spring mounts and the front mount to the front subframe mount.
protouringrscamaro
07-30-2009, 07:02 PM
Looks very good I would like frank and some of the other high end builders to chime in with their thoughts. Especially since the load is not on the suspension, would this effect panel fitup, and overall appearance after paint when the car is on the ground?
LateNight72
07-30-2009, 07:57 PM
Looks very good I would like frank and some of the other high end builders to chime in with their thoughts. Especially since the load is not on the suspension, would this effect panel fitup, and overall appearance after paint when the car is on the ground?
Depends on a number of factors. Generally speaking, yes it will affect panel alignment. However, many shops do blow apart cars and assemble them on jigs with more than a few mounting points, and a reference points. This allows the builder to the reassemble all the panels in the correct order, square and plum.