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RATTRP Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:40 am

Howdy all...

I need to perform a body swap for my 69 SQB to a 68 SQB. I have the basic idea as to how to perform this, I was recommended to use camper lifts one at each fender area of the body to lift. The only issue I see with this is the cost of the camper jacks. They are like $280.00 each... anyone out there have a better idea how to lift the body off the chassis in a cheaper manner? I thought maybe using 4x4 hi-lift jacks might work, but there is not a whole lot of stability when using these! Thanks for any and all input. Or if there is someone out there locally that has a shop... hit me up! Thx -

BSQUARE Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:04 pm

Bribe three friends with beer, the body isn't very heavy.

Bobnotch Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:31 pm

Or find a couple of swing sets, and some come-a-longs. I use the rafters of my garage to do body lifting. Of course they've been built up some to handle the extra weight.

NerdyGunny Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:31 pm

check out the aircoolers.org site
i think they've got a meet tonight at kellers... if so, maybe you could show up and get to know some of them.... a ton of cool people...

they may be willing to help you out...

http://www.aircoolers.org/

Kirk Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:51 pm

wildside wrote: check out the aircoolers.org site
i think they've got a meet tonight at kellers... if so, maybe you could show up and get to know some of them.... a ton of cool people...

they may be willing to help you out...

http://www.aircoolers.org/

Yes!! Come on out tonight and meet us. I am Kirk, the guy with the camera and the backwards ballcap. I'll be glad to introduce you around. Several guys are Type3 guys, maybe someone could help you out.

RATTRP Fri Jun 19, 2009 2:00 pm

Much thanks to all who replied... Kirk, where in Keller are ya'll meeting 2nite?

Kirk Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:35 pm

http://dallas.citysearch.com/profile/9620189/dallas_tx/keller_s_drive_in.html

Kellers Hamburgers. Northwest Highway and Abrams. After 7. Come on out.



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