Another Body Bracing Question

[Raskew]

I've checked the search engine and haven't found an exact answer to my question.

I'm about to start my frame-off and I'm wondering if there are areas other than the door openings that should be braced prior to body removal. I'm planning on keeping the front clip on and using a rotisserie to do the body work. Should the clip be braced? If so, how? What about the across the width of the tub?

How do you guys who paint your tubs on the rotisseries touch up the areas where you had the supports after they are removed?

Thanks for the help

Rick

 

[broncorick]

body bracing

I just got my tub w/ fromt clips up on my rotissierie last week. I feel that you definitely need to run support all the way to the body mounts under the floor pans as well as at the front. Even with the clip totally rebuilt with new sheet metal. the chance for buckling seems too great. I went to my local steel shop, and made my own arm extensions for the front and it is working great. Good luck

 

[Raskew]

Thanks Rick, do you have any pictures of your set-up?

 

[rcmbronc]

On my rotisserie I braced up the doors. I then mounted to the body mounts under the floorboards and the rear. I had already cut out and replaced my floorpans before doing this. Here are some pics.