Frame Off Restoration

It is remarkable how many of us begin a restoration project without a plan and this is how most projects immediately go off the rails.

Frame off restoration. When it comes to doing it right you can t go wrong using the frame off or nut and bolt restoration method. Technically speaking it is wrong to use this term when referring to unibody cars such as amcs sixties era chryslers and mgbs. Link to playlist for all. If you are looking for a partial restoration the form below does not apply.

With frame off restorations sometimes called body off or ground up restorations the entire body will be removed from the car the frame will be inspected entirely and all parts will be reconditioned or replaced and repainted. Just one look under the car and you will easily be able to tell a frame off restoration. When it comes to classic car restorations many people are uncertain about the difference between a true frame up restoration versus a frame off restoration. 122 auto restoration 22 945 views.

We grab tools and wd 40 and get to work thrashing and. To us that is a partial restoration. This particular process since the vehicle is off the road allows you to determine the exact final state of the vehicle and ensures that it s off the road and accessible until it matches the vision. Follow along as we bring this land cruiser back to life as well as many others.

For these types of cars the correct term would be ground up restoration. In this video we remove the body tub from the frame on the 72 toyota land cruiser fj40. How much does a frame off restoration cost published on december 21 2014 december 21 2014 33 likes 22 comments. He dissected what a rotisserie restoration involves in terms of car disassembly body work paint mechanical and electrical repairs and reeassemly.

The car s body is unbolted and completely removed from the chassis or frame whichever you prefer to call it. One person separating the frame from the body on my 1964 impala. Many customers come into our shop looking for a full restoration only to find that their perception of a full restoration is one that is defined by a paint job and a new interior kit. Pulling body off of frame 1966 beaumont chevelle duration.

In a true frame up restoration the restorer will complete re work the body paint motor interior and trunk. According to rippberger the typical process and average time for a complete frame off restoration of a mid sized gm performance cars includes nine processes with a total typical time ranging between 395. Tlc estimates body takes 120 150 hours. Frame up restorations are exactly that from the frame up.