Victoria body removal

Vern

Vern

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We are planning to pull the Victoria body off the chassis soon. In addition to the obvious, steering column, body bolts, are there any secrets, special items that aren't so obvious? Would it make any sense to take the doors off? Thanks for any advice Fordbarners.
 
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Vern said:
We are planning to pull the Victoria body off the chassis soon. In addition to the obvious, steering column, body bolts, are there any secrets, special items that aren't so obvious? Would it make any sense to take the doors off? Thanks for any advice Fordbarners.
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Take off the doors to reduce the weight. Remove the shift lever and the pedals to reduce the height needed to lift it.
 
When I lifted the body from the frame, I had removed the doors, fuel tank, windshield and shift tower, plus the items you mentioned.

When I installed the body back on the frame, the doors were back on (to align the pinstripe when painting), the fuel tank was installed, the windshield in place and the interior upholstry (much easier to do standing upright while body is on a dolly) was done.

I tried to post a photo, but apparently the file is to big and it kicks out???
 
If you plan to ever remove the doors, it sure would be easier to do it now.

Without the doors, a body shell is not that heavy. If you have removed everything that holds it to the frame, you should be able to lift one side or end by hand, to unsure that it will completely lift off.

Doug
 
As well as the body bolts, don't forget the four bolts that hold the bumper Irons to the body. As said previously, with everything removed, it is an easy job for two people to lift off.
 
The Vic body might be the heaviest of all. You are going to want to reduce weight. I had my doors off, gas tank out, glass, interior etc. etc. There is a load of wood in these things. Two of us were able to get it off without damaging it but four guys would be a lot safer. Also like others have said remove the shift tower, pedals and steering column. That's a really solid looking body you have. How's the wood??? I got lucky with mine and it has the original wood in it that is in excellent shape.
 
Flatford39: the body is really solid except around the front visor/header area.
the wood is good everywhere but there. It has no interior, and no engine or trans, so the pedals & tower aren't problems. I hadn't thought about the bumper irons...
Thanks, Vern
 
Weather great, just returned from a walk along the river with the dog, clear sunny day going to hit 18C. Now it's time to get into the shop and do some real work!
 
If the doors fit well now I'd drive the pins out and remove them. IF you have to remove the hinges be sure to scribe the location so the go back correctly. Nice looking car you have to start with. Bob
 
I would also plan to keep track of the positioning of body pads so that have some idea as to where to start when you remount the body. I found with my 155A that there were some differences left to right. The pads are instrumental in alligning the doors when that time comes. Gar Williams
 
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