chris.gosling Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I'm doing a body off restoration. When I finally get the body and chassis finished (in 2076) will it be easier to put the engine/gearbox in first, then the body over the top? I craned the engine/gearbox out with the body in situ. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobIsaacson Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Hi chris Engine in first. Excluding air intake etc. Makes life so much easier while you have loads of room. Regards Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Hi chris Engine in first. Excluding air intake etc. Makes life so much easier while you have loads of room. Regards Rob Duly seconded.... Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobinTR6 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Yep duely 'third'd', just done mine body manhandled back on with 4 very easily, can be done with 2 at a push Good luck Robin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Yes, it is the best way and have done it many times. Regards Harry TR5 Nutter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris.gosling Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Thanks guys, Engine in first, it is. I lifted the body off with just my 72 year old dad. I did conceed and gave him the lighter front end. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) Hi Chris, Remember to make a note of the placement (and amount), of packing spacers at the bolt down points when you take the body off. I didn't... Cheers Tony Edited April 14, 2011 by Tony Millward Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hi Chris, Remember to make a note of the placement (and amount), of packing spacers at the bolt down points when you take the body off. I didn't... Cheers Tony Not hugely important when the shell has been completely to bits and or new chassis though Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Not hugely important when the shell has been completely to bits and or new chassis though Stuart. Good point Stuart... Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Thanks guys, Engine in first, it is. I lifted the body off with just my 72 year old dad. I did conceed and gave him the lighter front end. Chris I would do the other way round engine and box in together Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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