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| | | | Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 15 | I have a 1940 Chevrolet 1-1/2 ton panel. I'm wanting to remove the body so I can paint the frame. I know there is more than one way to skin a cat, so what is the best way to go about doing this since the body is so large and heavy? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | ibdots13, when I had my panel body ready to set off I recruited my neighbor and 3 other big guys. They picked the body up and set it on two rolling pipe made supports..... But then My panel is only a 1/2 ton so you would probably need SIX people. But it can be done the hard way! http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r19/LutherParris/52Panel/PanelBodypics029.jpg | | | | | Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 15 | Thanks for the help fellas. I think I will lean toward option B. I am short one large crane or that would be a great option. Another question, the rear roll pan under the barn doors is gone. Should I install a new one before I remove the body? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | I would at least cut the old one out and tack the new one in place before removing the body. Might just save you from twisting things out of alignment. JMO
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