Ep. 2 - 70 Chevelle Restoration- Removing the body off the frame

Welcome to the Soole Garage! This is episode #2 on my 70 Chevelle restoration. In this video I explain how to remove the body off of the frame. I hope you enjoy and thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe to make sure you don't miss the next episode!

[@grumblykitten6813]

As soon as I heard Back in Black I knew this was gonna be a good video. AC/DC and Cars are my favorite thing.

[@nonetheless01]

Just blast it , saves so much time and energy

[@WilLee-RuthlezzWrenchez]

I exactly as instructed, sprayed the bushing bolts with penetrate wd40 and it worked like a charm body almost off the frame

[@soolegarage]

thats awesome.

[@racer67]

Yep I am doing this to 1 of my 67 Impalas after I finish my 69 C10 cab and get the c10 out the garage.

[@rockabillyrods83169]

Was the original color of your Chevelle shadow gray??

[@denb3607]

Hey I want to do the same thing for a body cart for my Chevelle like you did but I want to add casters on mine so I can move it around. How was yours been holding up since it's been a year plus?

[@soolegarage]

Long post on the ground 82 inches long. both cross pieces that support the cab are 84 inches long. Sitting on top of the front top post is a 58 inch 4 x 4.The Two front support posts are 21 inches the two back support posts are 30 inches. I used 6 inch lag screws to hold everything together, pre-drilling all my holes so I didn’t split any wood i also added 4x4 pieces‘s cut at 45° angle in all of the corners to help support and make it strong. One other note on the front top cab support I had to angle or remove a some wood, it’s held up really @t might be able to look back at the video I wrote the measurements on the boards if there’s any confusion let me know. If you need more info email me at [e-mail]

[@lancelathrop2255]

Just wondering if you were able to get the body onto your cart by yourself. I assume you used an engine puller in the front, but I'm not sure what you used in the back and where it was placed.

[@soolegarage]

Yes did it by myself, and yes engine puller in the front. In the rear I used a floor jack with an attachment called a jack cross beam. The crossbeam stretches out to about 32 inches and I placed a 6 x 6 post on the trunk pan under the jack. It’s allowed me to keep the rear end pretty stable as I was letting it down onto the frame.

[@stevendistler5865]

Do you have a drawing for the body cart you built? Or any types of plans? Great video!

[@soolegarage]

I do not have anything drawn up but here are some measurements for the cart. Long post on the ground is 82" long. Both cross pieces that support the body are 84' long. Sitting on top of the cross piece is a 58' 4x4. The two front support posts are 21 inches and the back two support pieces are 30 inches. I also added added small pieces cut at 45 degree angle in all corners for added strength/ support. All corners are fastened together with 6' lag screws. One other note, on the cross member that sits next to the firewall. I had to trim or angle the post so it did not rub on the firewall. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@stevendistler5865]

@@soolegarage thank you very much! Going to build something close to what you have. You've been a big help. Thank you for your time!

[@anthonymaniz9896]

Do you have video on making frame taking off frame

[@willysrestoration]

Should have tried using Superzilla no smell and works great! Cost a little more than WD40 but works!

[@soolegarage]

Thanks I will try it.

[@MrOshow69]

Mr Soole, Love the videos, I’m right at lifting the body and I will be using your 4X4 car stand, I notice more than just 6 Mount bolts on each side, about every two feet as I pulled out 8 bolts total. I guess my question is did the body come up pretty easy or did you need to put anything in between the body and the frame to get it separated, any direction will be appreciated

[@soolegarage]

Once all the body mount bolts were removed the body separated from the frame pretty easy. No restrictions at all. I got the body up in the air than mounted the cross braces onto the body cart. Next I lowered the body onto the cart. Curious what car your working on?

[@johnambler6924]

What are the dimensions of the body cart

[@soolegarage]

Long post on the ground is 82" long. Both cross pieces that support the body are 84' long. Sitting on top of the cross piece is a 58' 4x4. The two front support posts are 21 inches and the back two support pieces are 30 inches. I also added added small pieces cut at 45 degree angle in all corners for added strength/ support. All corners are fastened together with 6' lag screws. One other note, on the cross member that sits next to the firewall. I had to trim or angle the post so it did not rub on the firewall. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@mendesfishing1182]

Hey Soole Garage I was wondering if I can email you I have some questions about your body cart

[@knitesgarage7971]

How did you lift it up on the body cart

[@soolegarage]

I used an engine hoist and heavy tow straps on the front and lifted the back with a jack and blocks on the trunk pan.

[@thedude1275]

Thank you

[@rFifthWheeling]

Do you have detailed plans on how you built the body dolly

[@soolegarage]

I do not have plans, sorry. Here are the dimensions of my pieces. Long post on the ground is 82" long. Both cross pieces that support the body are 84" long. Sitting on top of the cross piece is a 58" 4x4. The two front support posts are 21 inches and the back two support pieces are 30 inches. I also added added small pieces cut at 45 degree angle in all corners for added strength/ support. All corners are fastened together with 6' lag screws. One other note, on the cross member that sits next to the firewall. I had to trim or angle the post so it did not rub on the firewall.

[@VRSHoward]

I also see another 4x4 on top of the rear 4x4. Do you have the length of that 4x4? Thanks!

[@soolegarage]

@@VRSHoward sorry I do not however I remember cutting it to fit inside/ between the rear inner fenders

[@VRSHoward]

@@soolegarage I did find the length of the top rear 4x4 by watching part 2 and pausing it around 1:20. I see 45 1/2 written on the top 4x4. I bought all of the lumber today and have it all cut. Tomorrow I will fasten together. Thank you for the video of the body cart, this is probably the best way to hold the GM A-body and at a very reasonable price.

[@tomdambra7304]

Please can share the dimensions of your body cart. I’m about to remove the body off my 1970 Chevelle frame. Can you help me. Thanks

[@soolegarage]

Long post on the ground is 82" long. Both cross pieces that support the body are 84' long. Sitting on top of the cross piece is a 58' 4x4. The two front support posts are 21 inches and the back two support pieces are 30 inches. I also added added small pieces cut at 45 degree angle in all corners for added strength/ support. All corners are fastened together with 6' lag screws. One other note, on the cross member that sits next to the firewall. I had to trim or angle the post so it did not rub on the firewall. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@tomdambra7304]

@@soolegarage I appreciate the dimensions of your cradle which I Convertible is on at this moment getting ready to have it painted next month. I watch your video on your painting the stripes was magnificent. Can you share where you bought your stencil kit. I saw in the background on the box ground up SS 396 is that where you bought them? Your car looks and sounds great congratulations you did a great job.

[@soolegarage]

@@tomdambra7304 Hi Tom Sounds like your making some progress with your Chevelle. I purchased the stencil kit from opgi.com tapestencil-kit-1970-72-chevelle-super-sport-complete-269117.html

[@tomgibson5793]

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