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staggerwing
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 Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:26 pm Post subject: 74’ Thing body removal |
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| Does anyone have a video link, or information on how to lift the body off a Thing chassis. We’re doing floor pan replacement and are concerned about where the lift points should be, and if any bracing is required to keep the body from twisting. |
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Semper_Dad
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| Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:16 pm Post subject: Re: 74’ Thing body removal |
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Since a 181 does not have a roof structure the condition of your rockers may dictate on whether you need any additional bracing to prevent "tacoing". Looks like keeping the doors on will help to strengthen the rockers.
The Domeck brothers have a pretty neat setup that bolts to the and spans the center door pillars for lifting.
Here's a few videos I found.
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staggerwing
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| Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:24 am Post subject: Re: 74’ Thing body removal |
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| Semper_Dad, thanks! Very useful information! Onward in the fog.. |
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