TR4/4A Body repair, order of things

[Rut]

I'm really chomping at the bit to start in on the bodywork, but I need to put my Bugeye together first. That said I have pulled all of the removable sheet metal from both TR4as and I'm pleasantly surprised at the condition of the wings, etc. I've also removed all of the bolts that attach the body to the frame in preparation for removal so I can repair the drivers floor pan, boot floor, and outer sills...the doors are still on. I've read that it's best to replace sills and floor pans while the body is on the frame, but wouldn't it be easier to do that off the frame? Where would the needed braces go before removing the body? Marv, I'm still coming up for a visit, but life has kept me close to central Alabama. All, pictures would be very helpful!
Thanks, Rut

 

[Marvin Gruber]

Rut,
Merry Christmas! I would replace floors and sill while the body is still on frame, the pull the tub off if you want. Things kind move even if braced. I can show you braces I made and use when lifting tub off. Just let me know when you want to come up.

 

[charleyf]

I agree with Rut that the body will move around on you if not on the frame. And when you remove a floor it can move even more. So when you go to weld the new floor in, it may well get put back together and NOT fit back the way it was.
Charley