Graeme,
First of all, congrats on the grandchild, I'm sure he'll be even more fun to
play with than a Roadster.
Second, thank you so much for bringing me back to reality. Though it would
not be too much more to take this off the frame, the space requirements
would kill me, just not enough room to move all of that around.
As tempting as it is, I'm going to leave it together and save the frame-off
for another restoration. See, at least I know that this won't be the last
roadster that I do ;-)
-Bill
On 12/31/06, Graeme <graemes@internode.on.net> wrote:
>
> Hi List and Bill,
> While the frame off resto is certainly the more thorough way to go, there
> a
> few important issues to cover.
> First up you must have plenty of space available to separate and store
> parts
> Body and Chassis.
> Secondly you will need to re-mount the B on some sort of
> trolley/rotisserie
> to enable access and movement.
> Thirdly, while the C is fully self supporting, the B shell is not.
> Before separating the B and C it is essential to brace the door openings
> in
> their current correct position.
> As for hours, well, sep. the two is probably 4-6H if you are on your own.
> To strip the C, 4H, strip the B only 2H.
> Assuming all your fasteners are able to be removed without resorting to
> heat
> and chemicals!
> I have followed this route since my car was in very sad condition and I
> firmly believe you can't do a decent resto. with parts B and C still
> attached. JMHO.
> If you have as much spare time as you indicate, I would advise you to DO
> IT!
> Although not ideal, have a look at what I can do with my body with a
> simple
> 4 wheel trolley and support frame.
> That didn't come out right, I meant the car body!
>
> Slightly off topic, we are now the proud Grandparents of Dylan Trevor,
> born
> to my daughter Marianne and her partner Josh at 00:45, 30/12/06, 8lb 1oz.
> He
> is the cutest little guy!
> Regards,
> Graeme Suckling
> 1965 SP310 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=4291195515
> Adelaide
> South Australia.
>
>
> "So, my question is.....IF I were to go the frame-off option for the paint
> job, how many more hours of work am I really talking?
> Damn this extra time on my hands!
> -Bill Oakes
> Libertyville, IL"
>
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