The close to being an epic failure body removal thread

[bptommy]

nightstick im probably not far from you, if you ever need a hand just pm me ...

 

[Nightstick]

nightstick im probably not far from you, if you ever need a hand just pm me ...

Thx... do you have experience changing valve springs with the heads still mounted?

 

[Entourage]

If the front is FUBAR, you may want to spend the time and money on a Tube Cage for the motor. They are so cool when they are done right. I know there are a few build threads on this site. Dennis in Colorado on this site has an amazing set-up on his Bronco.

 

[mavman427]

That reminds me of how a lot of my mods/rebuilds are going haha. Glad to hear you're staying positive, if you aren't having fun with this then there really isn't much of a point.

 

[Nightstick]

I've heard of, but haven't seen a tubed front end. I'm willing to consider anything as long as it's not too off the wall. Can you remember the name of his build thread?

I gotta stay positive about this project. It's my first time attempting anything of this magnitude so I expect things to go wrong. Fortunately in this day and age there's a good support system and many resources for knowledge and parts. If ya have the money and time, anything can be fixed... Now I just gotta find those last two things and I'll be good

 

[Skiddy]

Thx... do you have experience changing valve springs with the heads still mounted?

it's not that bad just have to put air pressure into the spark plug hole to hold the valve up.

 

[Nightstick]

it's not that bad just have to put air pressure into the spark plug hole to hold the valve up.

Is there a special fitting that's threaded for the spark plug hole?

 

[Skiddy]

here you go buddy http://www.carcraft.com/howto/ccrp_0801_302_valve_springs/index.html

 

[dbevans2249]

X2 pick up the tub by the Seat Belt mounting holes. I Pm'd Mad years ago and his advice has worked great for me every time.
The frame I made is steel but 4x4's work well also since the tub's are as light as they are.

 

[OX1]

Mine should have been easy with the forks on some internal cheesy cage that was in it when I got it.

Turned out to take hours since there was a firewall bolt that punched through the valve cover %) Took me forever to find it and get it unhooked.

http://luxjo.supermotors.net/74 ROCK CRAWLER/BODY REMOVAL/MOV01843.MPG

 

[Nightstick]

here you go buddy http://www.carcraft.com/howto/ccrp_0801_302_valve_springs/index.html

Very nice, thanks!!!

 

[Skiddy]

Very nice, thanks!!!

no problem

 

[youngbronco]

Next time do it like this: http://classicbroncos.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=143009&d=1251523234

I had the body on and off by myself several times... Hopefully next time goes smoother for you.

Hey needabronco, you got any more pics of this setup?

 

[Wyflyer]

Poor thing, didn't stand a chance

 

[HoldMyPocket]

we managed to do it with two people... two long pipes across the bottom of the body, lift it off and slide it off. wasn't too hard at all. even had to pick it up over wildhorses long travel shock mounts in the rear.