Murray body installation procedure

[LHolderman]

The body is all painted and just about ready to be put back on the frame. The chassis is a rolling chassis with the front fenders, splash aprons and running boards etc. installed. The webbing is under the splash aprons and front fenders. I have from Snyders part# A-5000-P (Body Block Pad Set) and the Front Body Mount/Cowl Shim Pad Set. I have a way of lifting the body but have never shimmed up doors and hoods before. What do I need to do or not do..??

 

[Bob C]

Check out Marco's site on aligning the doors.

https://web.archive.org/web/20140819105055/http://www.abarnyard.com/workshop/door-1.htm

 

[burner31]

Check out Marco's site on aligning the doors.

https://web.archive.org/web/20140819105055/http://www.abarnyard.com/workshop/door-1.htm

These are the instructions I've been using on my town sedan, still not done tho, but getting closer

 

[Bob Bidonde]

Don't make a big to-do out of this simple job. This is my technique. I lower the body onto 2x4 lumber placed across the frame. Jiggle the body into position and pull out the lumber. There should be rubber shims tacked to the body sub-rails, so you get 1/8" to 1/4" clearance between the body and the top of each running board apron.

 

[1931 flamingo]

Don't forget the welting on top of the frame.
Paul in CT

 

[LHolderman]

Thanks for everyone's input,

 

[burner31]

It's not so simple when you drive the car every day