08-14-2007, 05:54 PM
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body/paint assembly order
Hey guys,
Need some advice. I was originally going to assemble all the fenders, etc and send that out to for paint, while I worked on the motor, which is currently sitting on an engine stand. However, I've been watching some of those car shows and it looks like most of the time, when working on a 68 Camaro, they attach the subframe, install the engine/tranny, then assemble the fenders, etc, and then off to the paint shop. my question is: should I be doing it this way or will it be easy enough for me to drop the motor/tranny in after the body is back from paint?? 
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08-14-2007, 07:57 PM
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I'm planning on having the front body parts painted off the car. That way I can't make a mess of them putting them on and I know I have complete paint coverage on the parts. When I pulled mine apart, I found numerous places where the parts met that had rust on them....
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My 68 is all in pieces. Here's the latest (updated March 10, 2009 - Front subframe back on, but not much else done. The new stuff's on the last page): http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2234428 
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08-17-2007, 03:26 AM
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I had my paint and body done and plan on tossing the engine in afterwards, as a matter of fact, my plans are to try and muscle the engine in this weekend.
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  "In Loving Memory of Surjit "MOTION SR." Ryatt, 6-12-1939 to July 8, 2008" "Y'all heard, I stay hood streets like curbs and never forget where - I - come - from -  !."
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08-18-2007, 04:20 AM
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Hey, let me know how it goes please. Also, are you dropping it in with the tranny attached or other??
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08-18-2007, 04:21 AM
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Quote:
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"In Loving Memory of Surjit "MOTION SR." Ryatt, 6-12-1939 to July 8, 2008" "Y'all heard, I stay hood streets like curbs and never forget where - I - come - from - !."
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08-19-2007, 01:05 PM
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How did it go? Ideally I would like to use the same process if i can keep from messing up my new paint job. Also, think it would be different if I'm working with a big block?
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08-19-2007, 03:50 PM
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Never was able to do it, I spent the entire day finishing up the suspension on my old white SS.
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"In Loving Memory of Surjit "MOTION SR." Ryatt, 6-12-1939 to July 8, 2008" "Y'all heard, I stay hood streets like curbs and never forget where - I - come - from - !."
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08-24-2007, 11:22 AM
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thats cool, let me know how it goes when you do drop it in. I'm very interested to know. thanks!
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09-13-2007, 06:35 PM
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I have never done this with new paint, but I have put 3 engines in my '69. It seems pretty easy to drop the engine in from the top, then do the tranny from underneath. I have never hit any body parts in this process personally.
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Jon -------------------- '69 Z28/RS '95 BMW 530i
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