[1979mc]

....a frame off before. If you don't own a car and are working on your "show" bicycle please don't post any smart ass reply's :angry:

I painted my car before I decided to fully wrap the frame. I know its done all the time but how hard is it to get the already painted body off with out fucking up the paint and have to touch-up or re-paint the car. Any pointers or tips would be much appreciated. :biggrin:

 

[fleetwoodpimpin]

A lift would be the ideal thing to have, less chances for error

 

[1979mc]

Originally posted by fleetwoodpimpin@Jan 13 2009, 03:01 PM~12692784
A lift would be the ideal thing to have, less chances for error

I'll be able to use the body shop i tow to. they have all the equipment there but i'll have to do the work myself. what's the best way to lift it off. should i use a four post lift and position the lift points in the four corners of the body at the seams? or use 4x4's under the belly? i would really hate to see the roof or quarters buckle because i lifted it wrong. :tears: :biggrin:

 

[1979mc]

another ? an 85 cutty frame is the same as the 79 monte correct? will anything have to be modified?

 

[clownen]

lift it on the liuft points with the lift just dont mess with it when its on the lift ( like oppening doors) should be all ood just make sure you unhook everything

 

[1979mc]

Originally posted by clownen@Jan 13 2009, 04:22 PM~12693371
lift it on the liuft points with the lift just dont mess with it when its on the lift ( like oppening doors) should be all ood just make sure you unhook everything

thanks homie

 

[AndrewH]

gather up some scrap carpet and cover anything that will come in contact with the body, would hate to see wood blocks chip paint off the pinch welds.

do you have a dolly or is the body going to sit where its pulled?

 

[1979mc]

Originally posted by AndrewH@Jan 13 2009, 05:19 PM~12693968
gather up some scrap carpet and cover anything that will come in contact with the body, would hate to see wood blocks chip paint off the pinch welds.

do you have a dolly or is the body going to sit where its pulled?

i'm probably going to try to switch it to the new frame the same day. before i tear it apart i want to completely finish the other frame and suspension. i can't tie up the lift at the shop that long.

 

[ZachLovely]

whats the paint code on that silver?

 

[1979mc]

Originally posted by ZachLovely@Jan 13 2009, 06:21 PM~12694639
whats the paint code on that silver?

i'll get the paint code tomorrow but its the same color as my 2007 dodge 3500 :biggrin:

 

[BlueBerry]

It should come up decent as long as you take your time.........


Here is my little sisters thread on thier regal ..... We lifetd & raised the body off teh frame after the frame & firewall were painted a few time without incident.......

You can see better pics in the last few pages on how we used a Cherry picker & a come along thru the garage rafters,..........

http://www.layitlow.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=394620

 

[1979mc]

Originally posted by BlueBerry@Jan 14 2009, 01:15 AM~12699224
It should come up decent as long as you take your time.........
Here is my little sisters thread on thier regal .....  We lifetd & raised the body off teh frame after the frame & firewall were painted a few time without incident.......

You can see better pics in the last few pages on how we used a Cherry picker & a come along thru the garage rafters,..........

http://www.layitlow.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=394620

thanks bro. i was already following your build. you and your sisters are doing some bad ass work

 

[SWITCHCRAFT]

Originally posted by 1979mc@Jan 13 2009, 10:14 PM~12692886
another ? an 85 cutty frame is the same as the 79 monte correct? will anything have to be modified?

i had a chance to get a monte with a cutty frame that's what i wanna know too i think they are exactly the same though if i remember right

 

[NY-BOSSMAN]

Originally posted by 1979mc@Jan 13 2009, 05:14 PM~12692886
another ? an 85 cutty frame is the same as the 79 monte correct? will anything have to be modified?

they are the same bro,for sure!!.........im putting a 84 regal frame under the 78 cutty

 

[KAKALAK]

Originally posted by NY-BOSSMAN@Jan 14 2009, 02:22 PM~12701948
they are the same bro,for sure!!.........im putting a 84 regal frame under the 78 cutty 

:0

 

[1979mc]

Originally posted by NY-BOSSMAN@Jan 14 2009, 12:22 PM~12701948
they are the same bro,for sure!!.........im putting a 84 regal frame under the 78 cutty 

thats what i thought just making sure. i don't want to powder coat or paint the frame and then have to go back and grind or weld. right the first time :biggrin:

 

[NY-BOSSMAN]

Originally posted by 1979mc@Jan 14 2009, 02:35 PM~12702107
thats what i thought just making sure. i don't want to powder coat or paint the frame and then have to go back and grind or weld. right the first time :biggrin:

that would suck for sure but your good to go :thumbsup: