I know, there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.  Hopefully we
won't get any on this topic.

I know the classic "A-body" cars we love have some problems that need to be
addressed occasionally on cars that have not been apart in 30-plus years.
One of those happens to be the frame - notably, the frame mounts that are
prone to rusting.  I want to inspect my frame for rust, and in the process,
put some POR-15 on it to prevent it rusting for the next 30 years or so.  I
plan to pull the car apart starting in January, but I don't have any high
dollar tools or access to a local shop.  Is there an easy way (or not too
incredibly hard way) to pull the body in my garage?  Can I use an engine
hoist to lift the front, support it on some concrete blocks and a 4x4, do
the same with the back, and roll the frame out from underneath it?  Without
buying some special tools and/or shop time, I am not sure of any other way.
Any local guys know a place that can help me with this endeavor?  My body
shop of choice will only work on the body when it is on the frame.  The
ideal situation would be a good body guy that would work on the body while
it was on a rotisserie so I could have 6-8 months to work on the chassis.
There are at least a few guys here that have done this - what did you do?
Now if I can only prevent the "if you give a mouse a cookie" routine...

T.J. Ringlein
72 Chevelle in shambles (but it still runs and drives)
Clovis, California

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