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pwdcougar · 09-29-2020, 01:49 PM

It’s time to reconnect the frame and body of the Suburban. The body is now on an rotisserie. The plan is to leave the back half of the Suburban on the rotisserie and support the front using the cab roof support at the doors. I was thinking of making two supporting towers of concrete blocks or 6X6 on either side by the front door openings. Heavy duty screw type (old house jacks) jack stands on top. Then a 2X12 laid flat across the cab under the top of the door opening.

Not sure my description makes sense. I can draw something up to make it more clear.

Any thoughts or ideas?

Paul

Average Joe · 09-29-2020, 06:08 PM

That sounds stouter than a brick Schmidt house!

Seriously, Your work and planning, like many others on this site, is second to none. I have no doubt this is any less!

pwdcougar · 09-29-2020, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

That sounds stouter than a brick Schmidt house!

Seriously, Your work and planning, like many others on this site, is second to none. I have no doubt this is any less!

Thanks Joe

My question really is if supporting the front of the body by the roof is a good idea.

Paul

**richard2717** · 09-30-2020, 07:02 AM

I have seen them picked up this way before. I would be a little concerned if the 2x12 was turned that way without a little extra support though to keep it from bowing

pwdcougar · 09-30-2020, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by richard2717

I have seen them picked up this way before. I would be a little concerned if the 2x12 was turned that way without a little extra support though to keep it from bowing

Thanks Richard. That’s the info I needed. I’m planning on attaching 2x6 underneath to make a C channel. It wasn’t within my drawing capabilities at 9:30 pm. The 2x12 was planned to spread out the weight.

Paul

polishspy · 09-30-2020, 09:27 AM

I used an engine hoist connected to the front lower eye location and a pipe through the rear marker lights to put mine back on the frame. Ill look for a pic.

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pwdcougar · 09-30-2020, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by polishspy

I used an engine hoist connected to the front lower eye location and a pipe through the rear marker lights to put mine back on the frame. Ill look for a pic.

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Thanks! I hadn’t thought of going from the side

09-29-2020, 01:49 PM	#1
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,308	Supporting Suburban body It’s time to reconnect the frame and body of the Suburban. The body is now on an rotisserie. The plan is to leave the back half of the Suburban on the rotisserie and support the front using the cab roof support at the doors. I was thinking of making two supporting towers of concrete blocks or 6X6 on either side by the front door openings. Heavy duty screw type (old house jacks) jack stands on top. Then a 2X12 laid flat across the cab under the top of the door opening. Not sure my description makes sense. I can draw something up to make it more clear. Any thoughts or ideas? Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

09-29-2020, 06:08 PM	#2
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Supporting Suburban body That sounds stouter than a brick Schmidt house! Seriously, Your work and planning, like many others on this site, is second to none. I have no doubt this is any less! __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

09-30-2020, 07:02 AM	#4
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,142	Re: Supporting Suburban body I have seen them picked up this way before. I would be a little concerned if the 2x12 was turned that way without a little extra support though to keep it from bowing __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

09-30-2020, 09:27 AM	#6
polishspy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 47	Re: Supporting Suburban body I used an engine hoist connected to the front lower eye location and a pipe through the rear marker lights to put mine back on the frame. Ill look for a pic. Last edited by polishspy; 09-30-2020 at 09:38 AM.



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