system6 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 hi My GT6 turned up today and straight away started prepping for tub removal , ,.....but do i need to brace the tub before i remove the boltwork holding it to the chassis , it i dont brace it and with sills both u/s , doors off etc is there a chance that it might 'warp' , if thats ok , is it then safe to carry out panel removal/repairs welding etc ,......or should i leave it on the chassis carry out the body repairs and remove the tub when repairs complete Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I would brace it, and leave it on the chassis (see my spit resto threads) and repair the body.Then remove it from the chassis for the rest of the work.Some remove them and do the body, but you run the risk of it being all out of line.Get hold of lots of mole grips, take off the panels (one side ate time) offer up the new ones, clamp in place (or tack weld) then test fit the door to check. It's better to take more time doing this, as the end result will be worth it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolmaker Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 always brace it before chasis removal, and really dont chop out or weld in anything while its off the chasis.this is very important.door gaps if lost are very hard to get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMitch82 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 have found these very handy for clamping panels, cheap and reasonably strong. Although molegrips are handy if panel is heavy or has tension on it.http://www.screwfix.com/p/forge-steel-spring-clamp-4-pack-of-2/36721 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system6 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Thanks everyone ,I'll brace it ....Know for a silly question where and how do i brace it......... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisW Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Take off both doors and weld a metal bar into the gap to hold structure. Either this or shove a bit of wood into the gap which is a tight fit, you'll see when the body is taken off you wont be able to remove that wood without a saw ;) You shouldn't notice much flex with it being a GT6 anyway though as it's got a solid roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 What I've seen seems to be most advocating patching the shell as much as possible while it's still on the frame, in order to keep it all straight, then separating the two for final stripping, repairs & painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 You have to brace it with the doors still attached! 1) so you keep the correct gaps, and 2) so you can remove and re fit as you are testing the fit of the panels.Needs to be securely attached. Even a gt6 body can move!I did mine in a cross section, so that I have room to move around the sill area as I weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system6 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 sheepy..... i was thinking of removing the doors making a tie rod and using one each side approx mid-way between door posts then tack welding them in place , would that be ok...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 rotoflex wrote:What I've seen seems to be most advocating patching the shell as much as possible while it's still on the frame, in order to keep it all straight, then separating the two for final stripping, repairs & painting.Yup thats the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Think i resized that too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 8940 wrote:sheepy..... i was thinking of removing the doors making a tie rod and using one each side approx mid-way between door posts then tack welding them in place , would that be ok...? Yes, if you tack it to the rear edge of the door, so it will give you the place to fit the doors to test fit!Trust me, time spent fitting and adjusting and re test fitting will pay dividends in the end when your doors will fit and the gaps are good! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byakk0 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Also, if you weld the bars in place with the doors on you will be able to put the bar in such a position as to not interfere with the door latches and window cranks. This will allow you to replace the doors with the bracing in place should you desire to check the fitment of the doors once your repairs are complete, that and depending on the extent of your work you may need to put the door on to make sure other panels are correctly aligned. Aftermarket panels tend to need a little massaging to get correct sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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