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  1. 11-04-2017, 08:38 AM #1
    forcefed1
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    wooden body brace

    Anyone know where i can get dimensions to build a wooden body brace for a 65 coupe?
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  2. 11-06-2017, 09:17 AM #2
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    just 2 - 2X4's about 43 inches long set in a "V" to support the roof, very simple
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    PVC Coupe Body Buck

    Like David said. I used some leftover PVC pipe.... Here's one picture, more details here:

    https://wayne-yoshida-kh6wz.com/2012...uspension-ifs/

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  4. 11-06-2017, 10:30 PM #4
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    I built a couple wood supports and hung the body from the garage ceiling. Below is link to some photos. HTH

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/511030...th/3550070501/
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  5. 11-07-2017, 04:21 PM #5
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    piece of cake.


    thanks guys
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