How to lift Wedge body off??
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Howdo.
So plan A isnt goer: the works motor club declined my request to use their 4 poster ramp and support beams. Bum. Litigation culture knackered that one.
How have people removed the bodies off their cars?
I gather 8 strong blokes can get the job done, but I was thinking of mechanised means (8 WHOLE friends?!? My god, wheres the phone book?).
Ta.
Ed.
So plan A isnt goer: the works motor club declined my request to use their 4 poster ramp and support beams. Bum. Litigation culture knackered that one.
How have people removed the bodies off their cars?
I gather 8 strong blokes can get the job done, but I was thinking of mechanised means (8 WHOLE friends?!? My god, wheres the phone book?).
Ta.
Ed.
Brap-Brap has a excellent photo essay of how not to do it by yourself. Something about just finding the tipping point and adding one more wedge. 
From prior readings, lots of "wedges" and spreaders and blocks and tackles will do it but strong friends are even better.
Grady
PS/ Brap-Brap - Seriously, no offense intended, I've really enjoyed your thread and I'm almost inspired to tackle my 280... although I just restored a mighty Dodge Warlock pick-up truck for #1 son and I'm thinking lots of CI (or 580i like TR7&TVR has) might be just right.
From prior readings, lots of "wedges" and spreaders and blocks and tackles will do it but strong friends are even better.
Grady
PS/ Brap-Brap - Seriously, no offense intended, I've really enjoyed your thread and I'm almost inspired to tackle my 280... although I just restored a mighty Dodge Warlock pick-up truck for #1 son and I'm thinking lots of CI (or 580i like TR7&TVR has) might be just right.
ed_crouch said:
Howdo.
So plan A isnt goer: the works motor club declined my request to use their 4 poster ramp and support beams. Bum. Litigation culture knackered that one.
How have people removed the bodies off their cars?
I gather 8 strong blokes can get the job done, but I was thinking of mechanised means (8 WHOLE friends?!? My god, wheres the phone book?).
Ta.
Ed.
See Nov 2004 ..So plan A isnt goer: the works motor club declined my request to use their 4 poster ramp and support beams. Bum. Litigation culture knackered that one.
How have people removed the bodies off their cars?
I gather 8 strong blokes can get the job done, but I was thinking of mechanised means (8 WHOLE friends?!? My god, wheres the phone book?).
Ta.
Ed.
http://www.tvrwhiteelephant.co.uk/content/archive....
Easily done with one person, an engine crane and a few beers help to calm the nerves.
Lift one end up a bit with the crane, support on something solid (ahem), lift the other end up a bit more, have a look round to see which important wires and pipes are now stretched to breaking point and detach, lift other end a bit more, etc. Proceed until one end is suitably high enough then support on sturdy bits of wood and decorators trestles Now simply roll out go-cart from underneath. If necessary let any unnecessary air out of your tyres which may be complicating proceedings and making your go cart too tall to come out!
This unprofessional advice is not to be followed by anyone, if you do, you're very silly and it's not my fault if you break stuff!
Lift one end up a bit with the crane, support on something solid (ahem), lift the other end up a bit more, have a look round to see which important wires and pipes are now stretched to breaking point and detach, lift other end a bit more, etc. Proceed until one end is suitably high enough then support on sturdy bits of wood and decorators trestles
Now simply roll out go-cart from underneath. If necessary let any unnecessary air out of your tyres which may be complicating proceedings and making your go cart too tall to come out!- **Edited because the Image upload beta is rubbish*****
This unprofessional advice is not to be followed by anyone, if you do, you're very silly and it's not my fault if you break stuff!
Edited by york33 on Wednesday 19th August 20:43
but obviously it worked for you, and demonstrates how 'slowly slowly catchee monkey'. Thinking laterally why not do it the other way around:
1. Jack up the entire car and support with axle stands.
2. Support the body rear (under the boot) and front (errm, under the front wheelarches after removing front wheels?)
3. Remove securing bolts
4. Let the chassis down bit by bit.
1. Jack up the entire car and support with axle stands.
2. Support the body rear (under the boot) and front (errm, under the front wheelarches after removing front wheels?)
3. Remove securing bolts
4. Let the chassis down bit by bit.
Wedg1e said:
york33 said:
Brave or foolish 
I've got a 4 post lift now so I won't be doing it that way again! Not that I intend to do it all again for many a year!
Hey dave, I like the oak fire surround, it even has my gas fire in it! I've got a 4 post lift now so I won't be doing it that way again! Not that I intend to do it all again for many a year!
You got a sideline going there...?Maniman said:
gsx600 said:
Ed
You must be mad, but if you do need a hand I'm only in Reading so not that far from Tadley
I have an engine hoist as well
Ed,You must be mad, but if you do need a hand I'm only in Reading so not that far from Tadley
I have an engine hoist as well
Likewise, not too far from you
. Maybe a chance for me to learn something! I don't have an engine hoist though!!! I could also help ..
and like Paul - can bring my engine crane to the party
Grady said:
Brap-Brap has a excellent photo essay of how not to do it by yourself. Something about just finding the tipping point and adding one more wedge.
PS/ Brap-Brap - Seriously, no offense intended, I've really enjoyed your thread and I'm almost inspired to tackle my 280... although I just restored a mighty Dodge Warlock pick-up truck for #1 son and I'm thinking lots of CI (or 580i like TR7&TVR has) might be just right.
PS/ Brap-Brap - Seriously, no offense intended, I've really enjoyed your thread and I'm almost inspired to tackle my 280... although I just restored a mighty Dodge Warlock pick-up truck for #1 son and I'm thinking lots of CI (or 580i like TR7&TVR has) might be just right.
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