I reject the claim to being an expert, however I did go through this 
myself a couple of years ago.  The tub off the frame in one piece, 
scuttle attached, with no need to support the bottom of the door 
frames.  I built a fairly simple dolly from two by fours and casters 
to hold the tub while I worked on it.  Alignment is not particluarly 
difficult except (a big exception) getting the doors to line up.  Good 
luck.
Andy
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Originally From: Rick/Carolyn <walters@mail.softcom.net>
Subject: TD body removal
Date: 04/09/1999 11:10am
Hi All,
I have a question for the experts on the list.  I'm presently 
performing
a frame-off of a 52 TD.  When pulling the body off of the frame, do 
you
have to suport the door frame like on a MGA to keep the body from
bending in the middle?  Should I remove the front scuttle(sp?), you 
know
the part the windscreen attaches to?  Are they hard to realign when 
you
reassemble?  My body looks clean, although it is in need of a touch 
up,
The frame is rusted and that's what I want to tackle first.  Any 
advice
is appreciated very much.
TIA
Rick
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