Body Attachment

[Cobra14]

Need some advice. I have an 03 LS 427, when going through the car I noticed the body is directly bolted to the metal frame. It seems like there should be some kind of bushings between the fiberglass and the metal to help absorb shock that could possibly crack the fiiberglass.

Anyone that knows either about Lone Star construction or even the way other manufacturers do it would be helpful. Is this proper attachment?

Thanks

[johnbb]

My FFR has no bushings. No problems.
Johnbb

[Dave Bermani]

Shell Valley uses 1/8" rubber strips that are attached to the frame with 3M weatherstripping adhesive on all the areas where the body rides. Seems to work OK. It sure isn't designed to prevent body squeak because you can't hear anything anyway!

Dave

[jwoodard]

my Lone Star, Lone Star specified and used self adhesive foam tape between the body and the frame. Are you certain there is none on your car? Why not check directly with Lone Star and ask them?

Here's a picture of my frame with the foam tape applied.

[stevehaygood]

I read in a "kitcar /aftermarket hot rod" assembly book that 12 bushed mounting points should be used. 4 in engine bay/front of car; 4 in cabin area; 4 in rear/trunk area. Check Herb Adams' book there is some info in there too
Steve

[BMK]

Glad I looked at this Thread.



Thanks for the tip regarding the rubber bushing.

Cheers

Bernie

[trularin]

This is a good one.

Yes, the body is bolted to the frame.

It is a two or three time lift and measure process.

Why do you ask? If your car is finished, enjoy the ride.

If you are attaching the body, you need to cover the frame rails under the cockpit with foam. Buy the roll from LoneStar ( ask for Jason or Dennis ). You will need at least four people including yourself. Lift the rear as high in the air as you can and start at the front positioning the body over the frame. It will NOT drop on. Mark your clearance points and body saw them out of the way. Use smooth cuts, they look better. Drop the body on again and see if your cuts line-up. Mark any more you need and cut again.

You should have everything stripped from the cockpit, including the parking brake.

Okay, last time. Drop the nose first, then work your way back. When you get to the cockpit, you will need to drop two or three bolts through the frame and secure it well. Leave the rear alone until you have the doors installed.

Once you have the doors installed, you can raise or lower the rear to make the door lines fit ( about an inch ). Once the doors are aligned, you can install the strikers and all that other wonderful hardware.

Hope this helps.

Do you have specific questions about the body?

[glenview289]

Check out this link.

http://www.uniquecobra.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=585