John Twist has some information on removing the body on his web
page. The best advice that I could offer (unless your frame is rotted
away) would be to find a friend and have him tie you up until the urge
passes! Unless you have deep pockets,don't want to drive the car for a
while...maybe ever or are looking for a true show car then don't even
consider it. The only thing that you can't do with the body on the car is
paint the TOP of the frame. Why put yourself through the cost and time and
the possibility of loosing interest in your "project car". Check out
Hemmings for basket cases, I'll bet a good many started as ground up
restorations.
...Art
On Sun, 13 Sep 1998, Kevin Richards wrote:
> Listers...
> I am eagerly awaiting my original workshop manual for the MGA. I doubt
> if it covers the subject of body removal from the chassis.
> Is this something that "the original MGA" or a Restoration guide can
> tell me?
> Maybe the list can help??
> I am planning on separating the body from chassis this winter. Does this
> require engine/tranny removal?
> I know that I should repair/replace the sills prior to removing the body
> or I will experience the BENDS.
>
> Any other advice is appreciated.
> Scorn is not (ED).
>
> Kevin Richards
>
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