Al,
I did a body off resto on my 4a over the past 2 years - first summer I've
been able to drive the little beast! I don't think leaving the doors on is a
good idea as they don't actually do much to brace the opening. I
disassembled mine down to the minimum and bolted in angle iron in both door
openings. I know the manual shows the body being removed with everything
including the interior intact, but I doubt anyone actually did this (OK, let
the flood gates open!).
FYI - the body tub BARE weighs about 400 pounds, maybe a little less. I was
able to lift it with me on the front and my wife and 2 pre-teen boys on the
sides and back.
Brian
1967 TR4a, totally done. Now what? DRIVE IT!
Message: 9
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 20:21:05 -0500
From: "Alan Salvatore" <6parts@charter.net>
Subject: [TR] Removing TR6 body from frame
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>, "6pack" <6pack@autox.team.net>
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Hopefully, this may be the week the frame is going to get straighten.
Though, I am not holding my breath.
After that I have to take the body off the frame.
Has anyone had any experience taking the body off with the doors left in
place?
Or is it best to take the doors off and brace the shell?
Thanks
Al Salvatore
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