In a message dated 2/3/00 9:32:35 AM Eastern Standard Time,
ChuckP@magenic.com writes:
<< Is there a
recommended way of supporting the body while replacing the rockers or is
laying on it's side as good as any other way?
>>
Chuck:
What you have to be really aware of is the possibility of the body "closing"
up on you when you remove the rockers and/or floors. This closing is in the
door frame area--when you remove the support of the rocker panel(s) and the
floor, the car has a tendency to "fold" a bit, closing the door frame area.
When you weld everything up, then, your doors will not fit. To keep that
from happening, it is advisable to first take measurements of the door frame
distances, then to wedge a spacer into the space so it cannot close up on
you.
If both outer and innner rockers need replacement, I would do one side, then
the other, then the floor. IN any case, do not do both the floors and the
rockers at the same time--that would give you only the tranny tunnel for the
integrity of the frame. Take your time and do it methodically and according
to a plan.
A while back I sent plans for a rollover frame, which I now have my '67
Sprite strapped into, that will allow you to turn the body over for this
service. I replaced my floors and the outer rockers and the rollover frame
worked perfectly. These plans are posted in a couple of websites of listers:
<A HREF="http://ado13.com/flip/flipper.html";>Spridget Rollover Frame</A>,
which is Bugii's home page rendition,
or
<A HREF="http://www.gerardsgarage.com/FS_Garage.htm";>Garage</A> , which is
Lister Gerard Chateauvieux's Website.
Good luck!!!!
--David C.
If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.
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