Moving a body off frame

[mowpow]

I'm in the beginning of doing a frame off restoration of VIN3154 and now I need to move houses (long story). The frame is on the ground on rolling dollies (totally stripped to go to powdercoater) and the body with SS panels is up on my MaxJax lift. Any tips on how to move the whole body to get it onto a trailer to take to the new house? I won't have enough time to put the suspension back on and get it back on the frame unfortunately.

Thanks,
Jake

[NJP548]

I'm in the beginning of doing a frame off restoration of VIN3154 and now I need to move houses (long story). The frame is on the ground on rolling dollies (totally stripped to go to powdercoater) and the body with SS panels is up on my MaxJax lift. Any tips on how to move the whole body to get it onto a trailer to take to the new house? I won't have enough time to put the suspension back on and get it back on the frame unfortunately.

Thanks,
Jake

Jake,

When I did my frame-off restoration in 2000, I built a big dolly out of 4x4s and caster wheels to move the frame around while I was working on it. At one point during the restoration, I had to move the body of the car into the garage. I was able to use that same dolly to move the body with SS panels and all into the garage. Maybe you could build something similar and lower the body onto it? I attached a picture of the dolly that I built.

IMG_5986.jpg

Good luck.

-Nick

[mowpow]

Jake,

When I did my frame-off restoration in 2000, I built a big dolly out of 4x4s and caster wheels to move the frame around while I was working on it. At one point during the restoration, I had to move the body of the car into the garage. I was able to use that same dolly to move the body with SS panels and all into the garage. Maybe you could build something similar and lower the body onto it? I attached a picture of the dolly that I built.

IMG_5986.jpg

Good luck.

-Nick

That's genius, thanks Nick I will give this a try!

[Josh]

I noticed you said the frame is off to be powdercoated. If you are intending to sandblast it you will face challenges. The epoxy is incredibly tough regardless of condition, and coats internal cavities of the frame. It will need to be chemically removed or run through a flame off oven. After that, it is common to galvanize to fully coat the frame (internal cavities powdercoating/topcoating cannot reach). Then you can finally paint or Powdercoat.

[mowpow]

I noticed you said the frame is off to be powdercoated. If you are intending to sandblast it you will face challenges. The epoxy is incredibly tough regardless of condition, and coats internal cavities of the frame. It will need to be chemically removed or run through a flame off oven. After that, it is common to galvanize to fully coat the frame (internal cavities powdercoating/topcoating cannot reach). Then you can finally paint or Powdercoat.

Ahh thanks, I will ensure the powdercoater can do this!

[NJP548]

That's genius, thanks Nick I will give this a try!

No problem! You should be able to then use some type of tie-down straps to secure the body on the dolly. Just out of curiosity, how far away is House A to House B?

Thanks.

-Nick

[mowpow]

No problem! You should be able to then use some type of tie-down straps to secure the body on the dolly. Just out of curiosity, how far away is House A to House B?

Thanks.

-Nick

About 15 miles so not too bad.

[NJP548]

About 15 miles so not too bad.

Ok not too far.

Good luck!

-Nick