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bfit:
I am curious  
what is an average time frame to lift the body off a 69

I have read a bit about it But  have not seen any info on the time involved

And then  the problem on  where is the best points  to sling the body to lift

 Then there is the question
does the body need to be mounted on a frame to prevent any sagging  If it is off a a good lenth of time
 
Your comments  please  
B Fit

Camo:
Whilst no time frame given, this may assist.  From Chromie's post in this thread http://nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=3706#pid1045914660

A frame to support the body is recommended as far as we know.  There is a drawing of how to build one out pf wood.  We' will see if we can find it and post it for you.


--- Quote from: Chromie link=topic=3706.msg1045917543#msg1045917543 ---Chassis rails from 1968-1979 can be interchanged
The only problem that you may or may not have is the back of the chassis rail may require some modifications in order to mount either the chrome bumper bar 1968-73
or the urethane/rubber bumper bar as the bracket locations may be different.
In order to remove a body from the chassis rail you need to do the following
1/ Remove front and rear bumper bars chrome or urethane.
2/ Remove battery earth from beside the differential
3/ Disconnect the front hand brake cable fromthe rear cable and remove the pulley
4/ Disconnect the seat belt cable
5/ Remove the steering column from the steering box
6/ Disconnect the rear wiring loom earth from the rear of the left chassis rail
7/ Disconnect the earth from the left front body mount (just in front of firewall)
8/ Remove radiator assembly and support panel
9/ Disconnect all wiring from engine and transmission & accelerator cable from carburettor & hose from pollution canistor
10/ Disconnect auto select cable from transmission (manuals do not require any removal/disconnections)
11/ Disconnect heater hoses from firewall
12/ Remove all eight body mount bolts
13/ Remove nose support mount (urethane bar corvettes)
14/ Lift up body making sure that no items get caught while lifting up the body
AND YOU ARE DONE.


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Camo:
Here is the drawing as found in this post http://nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=7885#pid1045938141


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Picture of a metal version


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72vet:
Hi Bfit

I’ve been following this guy’s progress for a while now.

http://www.corvette-restoration.com/

bfit:
I like the RHS  frame
 I will be manufacturing  one
Thank you for the info  till now

when I start on the body removal I will post the time taken

I still need  input on lifting the body
B Fit

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