There is an excellent book out which covers all aspects of auto restoration
including the fabrication of an inexpensive frame tilter which uses five
discarded rims and some angle iron. You will need a welder or at least
access to one. The Book is called "How to restore your collector car" by
Tom Brownwell for $19.95 by Motorbooks International of Osceola, Wisconsin.
This book is money well spent. It also covers inexpensive methods to remove
rust and make your own parts cleaning tank with cheapo cleaning solution.
The tilter is set up for bolt on wheels, but the design can be easily adapted
for wire wheels. If your chassis is really rotten and you are cutting out
the sills, this might be a better design than the rotissere design thats been
mentioned, because it won't allow the car to bend or flex under its own
weight. Chris Happy/Strange doesn't think this will be a problem though.
I can fax you a copy of the relevant pages from the book if you need them.
Let us know how you make out, I have the same road to travel and would be
very interested in your project.
Good luck.
Brian Corrigan
72 MGB-GT 67 Alpine MkV project car
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