Body off frame help...

[52deluxe]

First off, I am not sure if this is the right forum for it, but since it is involved in most restorations I figured I would be safe.

I am removing the body of a 1968 GTO convertible from the frame so i can do some modifications and clean it up. My question is, is there any sort of special handling prcedures to take note of since it is a convertible? I want to avoid warping anything out of shape. I have removed a hardtop'd body from a frame and didnt worry too much about it and just need the reassurance that I wont mess anything up with the 'vert. Thanks.

[ProTouring442]

I pulled my 442 body without doing too much of anything. The inner structure is pretty strong and seemed to support itself pretty well. One thing though, as I am sure you know, don't weld in body panels without bolting the body to the frame.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"

[52deluxe]

yep, i am aware of that. the frame is the reason it is being pulled. I have to replace the rear frame peice and clean it/paint it all nice like. then the body is going back on to get what it needs.

[Gordz32]

Make sure you just keep the doors on. B/C there is no top, the doors hold alot of structural integrity to the body. Goodluck

[Madspeed]

Make sure you just keep the doors on. B/C there is no top, the doors hold alot of structural integrity to the body. Goodluck

I concure
Although I would make bolt in brace in place of the doors so you can work on it without opening the doors.

[Gordz32]

Word Up Homi!! haha Just tack that motha fletcher right in there. Makes it a ton easier!!!

[52deluxe]

Update, it is removed.....

[jy211]

good job. Now make the underside as nice as the top side!

[52deluxe]

the frame is going to be blasted and sprayed candy black just like the exterior of the goat. i plan to base it with orion silver to give it a little sparkle in the black....the owner is still debating the concept of adding in ghost flames using the original green color tint and pearl.

[jy211]

persoanlly I think flames are out style wise...unless on custom motorcycles...

Look at the 05' Dodge magnum brilliant black color for the frame...

[52deluxe]

i love flames, but my opinion and yours dont matter when it is someone elses money paying for it....lol. i personally want the car tu-tone with a black top and gray/silver bottom and a black convertible top...but oh well.