E46 Reunited! Mounting the Body on the Frame! 1956 Chevy Bel Air Restoration

[@williamfeather4012]

Just what I was looking for ..good work

[@RestoringChristine1956]

That is the goal for the channel, to leave behind something helpful.

[@davebutler2776]

New sub I don't own a 56 but I always learn something new to help on my project.

[@RestoringChristine1956]

Glad to have you ride along! Most of what I'm doing will translate to practically any classic restoration. Hope you find some useful info!

[@greggonzalez7396]

Great to see the underside of that chassis it really shows the level of detail you have gone thru. This is the first time I have witnessed a remount of a body. I can really appreciate the issues related to the alignment of the replacement panels to the frame. It was a great video and a huge accomplishment on your project. Deuce was great also.

[@RestoringChristine1956]

Thanks! And Deuce does all that quirky stuff without encouragement. He's just a happy little dog!

[@larryhooker2524]

Love the show

[@RestoringChristine1956]

Thanks! I try to keep it informative and on subject, but basic and real.

[@VintageCarHistory]

Deuce seems to be a good supervisor- doesn't get too much in the way, doesn't tell you what to do... and of course you properly left some more DNA in the job. Sounds like a good day.

[@RestoringChristine1956]

DNA... Good one! I'm going to have to remember that! It's a keeper!

[@bradreeves7534]

pull out the bracing and check your back bushings again. then your next check will be when you put the doors on. Enjoy the channel. I'm getting ready to paint the frame. Keep up the good work and don't get discouraged.

[@RestoringChristine1956]

Learn from my misery! That's the goal! I'd like to see how your project is looking!

[@ChadKuti]

Thank you thank you thank you

[@RestoringChristine1956]

You're welcome! Guess there was an information nugget or two in there that you needed. If you have any questions, just ask!

[@MagaRickn]

I admire your courage and perseverance! I'm 71 and remember the creeper under the car years. I bought a 2 post lift or I would not be able to rebuild my 56. Keep up the good work and videos! You have been a great help and inspiration to me, and I'm sure, many others. I have also printed out some things you share, like the Danchuck link today. 56Rick. :)

[@RestoringChristine1956]

That's great to hear and it just motivates me to drive on!

[@MagaRickn]

@@RestoringChristine1956 I am looking into renting a dry ice 'blaster' to remove rust from frame in my shop without the mess of a sand/bead blaster.

[@sizzle073]

Well done! I would say to install the doors so you know where the shims need to go if any. Like you referred to earlier in the video, there is a document that assists in how to get the doors to line up perfectly by means of the shims. Hopefully when you remove the inner temporary structure, those pesky trunk bolts will relax and you won’t need longer bolts. Nice job man!!

[@RestoringChristine1956]

I'm really looking forward to losing the braces! I will definitely cut them loose first before bolting down. I'm also really curious to see how the doors fit. Fingers crossed!

[@kidjeff4304]

awesome!

[@RestoringChristine1956]

Thanks!

[@randyellis3116]

Hey Bill, maybe the inside bracing has caused the body to be higher above the frame thus causing the need for longer bolts. Try removing the bracing first to see if thats the problem. Good job.

[@RestoringChristine1956]

A couple of subscribers suggested the same thing. I just wonder if it tries to kink the quarters if I do that. We'll find out!

[@randyellis3116]

@@RestoringChristine1956 I wouldn't think so. But I've been wrong before. But you have 99٪ of the body fastened down, so you don't need the bracing anymore. You could loosen the ones you tightened a little and let the body relax. Also , when you put the tires back on , that may relieve some of the body stress. Just thinking out loud. Anyway , your getting closer.

[@breedupp1]

Make a video on cutting rear end on tri-5 (1956) bel air with leaf springs and what’s the the best set up to lay n play. Thanks Bro !

[@davidsolloway9349]

New to your channel ... I liked and subscribed #772

[@RestoringChristine1956]

I take that number placematker as a vote of confidence! Glad to have you along for the ride!

[@ezsgarage1766]

I do all my work by myself too wish I had a hand

[@RestoringChristine1956]

You know, when I DO have a hand, it tends to slow me down. I work in a team environment all day long, but when I'm in the garage, that's my alone-time. As hard as it is, that's what I'm used to and will probably continue to do.

[@allencurtis2280]

Thanks for the video, just dropped my 55 on the frame and wasn't sure how the rubbers went on. Now I know.

[@RestoringChristine1956]

Glad this was helpful! Keep me posted on your project too!

[@joewolf4483]

Mine had shimns on the pass side under the foot panel and the next one towards the back and thats all...I'da used the big round washers for the big gaps...musta been a stamping error or something... I wouldn't worry about tighnig perminent till the doors are on....lookin good.....

[@RestoringChristine1956]

That's the plan! I'm going to cut the braces first and then check fitment. After it's all squared up, I'll check with a torque wrench.

[@johnkelly6942]

Looks like you worked on your driver side frame horn. Did that make it into a video? What number?

[@RestoringChristine1956]

Yep! Episode 54: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amfGZ6Z6rcZparc

[@johnkelly6942]

Just got done watching that. THANKS! As it is with old cars, I didn’t realize the frame horns on my ‘55 Nomad were bent until I got the front clip off (got the car as a “rolling project”). I was fooled by what appeared to be almost perfect front clip sheetmetal but the passenger side horn is really bent, driver’s side not as much. Because I need access to take out a big dent, I’m thinking I’ll remove those short diagonal braces, straighten the horns then reinstall the braces. Hope to have the body off the frame within the next couple weeks and will deal with that problem then.

[@dylanheyl]

Give me a call next time you need help, Bill.

[@RestoringChristine1956]

I tend to be like the Lone Ranger, don't I!

[@ericglieden4613]

Tighten to 25 ft lbs

[@RestoringChristine1956]

I'm planning on checking everything when I get the doors on, just to make sure. I might need more shims. Need a torque wrench!

[@bradreeves7534]

take your kisses where you can get them

[@RestoringChristine1956]

Any port in a storm!

[@markmoats5702]

So I've been trying to guess what your 40 hour job is and the only thing i can come up with (on the fact of us not believing you) is a cop

[@RestoringChristine1956]

Hahahaha!!!! No, not a cop. Figured somebody might have Googled me by now.

[@markmoats5702]

@@RestoringChristine1956 don't know your name

[@markmoats5702]

@@RestoringChristine1956 engineer?

[@RestoringChristine1956]

@@markmoats5702 ding ding ding!