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Andra

Active Member

• Feb 4, 2019

• #1

Hi I would like some knowledge on the best way to remove the body complete. What I have is a big garage 5m x6m x4m .I have a beam across the celling with a trolley and block and tackle . lift it with big straps all going to a big shackle or what idea welcome.

 

Al2O3

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Feb 4, 2019

• #2

No idea who these people are. It's a big job and a bit fiddly

 

Flossie

Well-Known Member

• Feb 5, 2019

• #3

I'd use a lifting beam or even better a H shaped beam with a strap off each corner of the H .
Lift eye dead center of the H .
Could make it out of timber if you are competent?

 

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Pensioner Pete

Full Member

• Feb 5, 2019

• #4

Andra said:

Hi I would like some knowledge on the best way to remove the body complete. What I have is a big garage 5m x6m x4m .I have a beam across the celling with a trolley and block and tackle . lift it with big straps all going to a big shackle or what idea welcome.

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Lifting with straps would require a frame to prevent straps pulling on roof sides as it lifted, much easier to jack chassis up, support body and then let chassis down and pull it out from underneath, I did it this way on my own and I'm 70 years old

 

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Andra

Active Member

• Feb 5, 2019

• #5

Thanks Jack it up seems a lot easier

Thanks

 

Retroanaconda

Well-Known Member

• Feb 5, 2019

• #6

I lifted mine off the chassis using a cross-beam at the bulkhead connected to the footwell brackets, and then a piece of timber under the rear tub (through the wheelarches). Worked well enough.