| The Removal of Bob's Front End [message #294741] |
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thainglo
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Registered: March 2015
Location: Iowa
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I had the pleasure today to help out Bob Dunahugh as part of his restoration project. We removed the front part of convertible and its subframe so he can pull the drivetrain and take the best parts to put on the Mouse House. It was a gorgeous day for January in Iowa, sunny and temps in the low forties. We ran into only a few snags but each had a good time seeing how the coaches were constructed. The convertible was a great unit to have as your first subframe separation, as we got to use tools that would normally likely not be considered appropriate for the job. Think: sawzall, cutting wheel, lots of wire cutters, etc. I arrived at 10:30a, pulled out around 3:30 - so five solid hours of work.
Only injury is a seriously smashed finger from loosening one of the AC lines. Bob escaped unscathed.
All the pictures are posted here: http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6904-bob-27s-front-end-removal.html
Going to try and imbed some pictures directly in the message... Here it goes!
This is what I saw when walking up the driveway. Ready for some excitement!
Here is what the remains of the convertible looked like, up close.
Initial plan was to separate the entire front end, including body attached to subframe. Bob had cut the body right where the front seats would be.
The hydraulic table is supporting both the cross member and transmission.
Matt Sladek
1976 Eleganza II
Coralville, IA
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