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Originally Posted by Kube
I've never had a closed body style twist and have yet to support the body in any fashion when removing. Doors have always been off prior.
I have simply lifted the body off manually. Still do. When younger, me and one other guy. Now it takes three other guys  Bodies must have become heavier huh? |
With the floor, firewall, and sills all intact and not falling apart Kube's spot on.
Take the doors off to reduce weight. 2 8ft 4x4's crosswise worked about 2 foot from each end and someone husky on each end... lift and carry.
If the floor, firewall or sills are missing or falling apart then weld cross bracing to keep things square.
The door latch on a closed car is not a positive latch so does little to keep things together. Roadsters and 1937-40 convertibles had a positive latch so the doors will help support the body. Cabriolets 1932-36 need a tie bar installed across the top of the door opening.