The hood hinge holes/threaded inserts seem to be resident and intact and with a simple 2x2x1/4 angle brkt and top hole for a hook & chain up to a spreader bar. I feel as though the Eye Bolt would distort or not do well.Quote:
Originally Posted by 55 Rescue Dog
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I agree with NCW on that one; I would not use the holes on top of the cowl for fear of distorting the metal.. The attachment points recommended by NCW are better..
I think you could use a flat bar instead of angle there too. Depends on what you have.
Like the others I'd be worried about distortion in the area of the 1/2" holes if they were used.
The hood henge bolt holes are easier to use and way stronger. That hole on top may have been an alignment hole for the front end.
Nice looking project. Looks like a steel for the price! I really like the smoothed out firewall.
Thanks. I have a long way to go. The body is great, but still has a few issues, and it is way better than my other one. The quarters are a little wavy where welded, and I wished it still had drip rails, but I'll deal with it. Making a lift crossbeam for it now to start for being able to incrementally move it up and down with a cherry picker, for rolling the chassis under it for a start so I can at least move it as needed. I plan to set it up to lift the chassis up to the body, instead of the easier way. Wish I a had a asymmetrical lift, but I won't. Buying another "distraction project" doesn't help either with my new 1950 fire truck with only 2370 miles, and not running, no brakes, but it's an amazing vehicle with history.Quote:
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I was looking at the Dick Olsen web site that Sid posted and noticed in his customer cars/ 57 nomad a body lift that you might want to check out. http://www.classicchevyshop.com/57-nomadQuote:
Originally Posted by 55 Rescue Dog
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Sadly, those are not a commercial unit. I built mine, takes down similar and, works well. Plans available for those that need it.Quote:
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A 2 post lift would be ideal, but I managed to get the body off of the shipping pallet and sitting on the frame using a combination of an undercar lift, cement blocks, 4x4's, and my cherry picker. Made a crossbeam that can be used front/rear. Still need to get the bushings in place, but it's close. My 1950 fire truck is much closer to being on the road than the 55, so I've been working on that instead. Should be good to go as soon as I finish the brake job. Had to get the 55 as a roller, since my Camaro was trapped in the garage.
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Cool, making progress, good work!