Drivetrain in first, then body over it?

767Jockey · #1 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007, 08:51 AM

OK, CCX guys - I'm going to be taking the body off the frame this winter. Do any of you see any reason why I shouldn't install the engine and transmission into the frame before I dump the body back on - sort of lower the body over the already installed drive train?

bobcowan · #2 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007, 09:05 AM

That's the way I did mine. Get it all running and checked out, then install the body.

48 IDA · #3 (**permalink**) 11-22-2007, 05:23 AM

Doug,
That is the easest way to mate the body, and chassis with engine together.
It is also the way Contemporary installed the body per some old photos
that I have in an early Kit Car Mag. series on building a Contemporary
Cobra. I have installed the engine with the body in place on the frame, and
before the body is on. There is a lot less chance of damage to the body
and paint if you have the engine and trans already in place.

Don