Re: [doc] frame removal

["paul omalley" <paulo242526@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

  Hi Andy,
  I might take you up on the photo offer when im doing the job.
  I no its a lot of work but the end result would be well worth it.
  cheers paul.


>From: Andy <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [doc] frame removal
>Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 17:29:29 +0000
>
>Hi Paul,
>
>I guess I can claim to be somewhat of an expert on this one having done
>it myself!
>
>To remove the body from the chassis will entail disconnecting all the
>electrics and the steering column and the various other leads and pipes
>that you will find on route - it is not an easy job and you should
>definatly think of this as a major project and put a good few days
>aside for completing it. Careful how you lift the body - I recommend
>lifting just an inch at each end and build up some supports to carry
>the weight - it's amazing how many extra bits you will keep finding
>attached. Don't misjudge the weight either: this is a 4 man job to lift
>the shell clear!
>
>As far as stripping the chassis is concerned it can take as long as you
>like - the way I would recommend the dismantling is to take photographs
>of every bit before you remove it. I guarantee that you wont remember
>how it goes back no matter how obvious it seems at the time -
>particularly the original routes of pipes and some of the unseen clips
>etc. I have loads of these photos and can lend them to you.
>Additionally the website that Robin Coombes put together of my rebuild
>is very clear and will help you loads.
>
>Be careful with the galvanizing - as a hot metal process it almost
>certainly will distort some of the frame - you need a really
>experienced expert to control this heat, and even they wont guarantee
>distortion free results. I would also recommend putting hardened bolts
>into all threads as any exposed threads will clog up and you will have
>to rethread them afterwards. The bolts you put in are best greased and
>will have to be cracked clear of the new metal coating to free them, so
>don't do them right up.
>
>I don't want to put you off as the final results are well worthwhile,
>but I'm 18 months on from when I started and still have more to do!
>
>Please call me if I can help you in any way.
>
>KInd regards,
>
>Andy Snell
>
>
>
>On Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at 04:40  pm, paul omalley wrote:
>
> >
> > hi guys.
> > any body no how long it normally takes to remove the frame from the
> > body and
> > then strip the frame ?
> > i have a company that will galvanize the frame of my car, and all
> > suspension
> > arms .
> > regards paul
> >
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