Recent content by porchdog

the early bodys are not that heavy. these are the strongest areas of the body and there is no risk of popping the fenders. this was the recommended way we were shown in a class for gm back in the early 70's. the 62 i just finished was brought to me on a jig and had all 4 fenders popped from...

i lift at the door jamb. 2 pieces of 3' chain and 4 s hooks and a union. i NEVER lift by hand. you risk popping the joints at the fender well. this is the safest way i know .

yeah i know , another texan . names porchdog and cars are my thang. i'm a builder . i do media blasting . at present i'm finishing up a 57 restomod . i dont know it all but i know a little and can dang sure tell you how not to do it.