Body back on frame

[tanda62]

I am almost ready to put the body back on the frame and am wondering if anyone has any tips from thier experience. Thanks, Tom

[1963r2]

Don't forget the radiator saddle first.

[Rick Allen]

I'm thinking of doing a body off restoration myself and I'm curious how many bolts hold the body to the frame?,,,

[tanda62]

This diagram from the parts manual shows the location of the bolts (13) and studs (2).  The diagram does not include the two bolts that hold down the radiator saddle.

 

 

[tanda62]

The body is back on the frame.  Took 7 guys to lift it and place it on the frame.  The only place that caused an issue was the accelerator bracket on the back of the engine as we got too close and scraped the paint - nothing a little touch up can't fix.  

 

[Fourward]

How do you access bolt number 7?

[brad]

#7 is the trunk floor corners under the carpet.

[Fourward]

Thanks, Brad!

[Fourward]

Oh, yeah, they are in plain sight in the trunk. No wonder I couldn't find them underneath. And, upside down.