tricky wrote:
> Remco wrote:
>
> > Hey all.
> >
> > Since I am doing a body off, I'm always looking for pages of how other
> > people are doing it and suspect I am not the only one.
> >
> > Came across the following thread:
> > http://www.volkszone.co.uk/VZi/print...3&page=1&pp=40
> >
> > It is pretty cool in that it reads like a blog with others also
> > commenting as work progresses. A lot got done in a relatively short
> > time with just decent tools, sweat and loads of determination. If I had
> > a hat, it'd be off.
> >
> > Remco
> >
>
> Yes indeed - very cool. Inspirational too ! I haven't touched mine for
> a while. Full frame head replacement next, a bit daunting ! But I am
> sure it will be ok once I bite the bullet.
>
> How are you getting on with yours ?
>
> Thanks for the link !
>
> Rich

Hey Rich

Yeah, that's what I thought too. He did a beautiful job, didn't he? I
can't get over how fast he's done all this work - he's going for his
Master's and, from what I remember from those days, one has very little
spare time.

I've loosened all the bolts. It took gallons of Croil and my impact
hammer set to low because I didn't want to snap anything. So the body
is free.

Before I totally lift the body off, I'll take the engine out. Initially
I thought it was easier to leave it in, but have to lift the body too
high for me to feel comfortable with it. Taking the engine out is not a
big deal anyway.

I am a strong believer in building fixtures, so would like to build a
simple wood contraption so I can lift/lower the body back onto the
frame easily. I suspect it will make alignment of the pan and channels
easier.
Also, I now have two bugs that need the same work done, so, whatever
fixture is used, it will be used more than once.
Was thinking of building a wood frame and using "come alongs" so one
can slowly lower the body back on the frame. Of course, this fixutre
will need to be on casters (told you about my love affair with casters,
didn't I so it can be rolled around.

Remco