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Elite [Type 75] Jack points

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I haven't been able to find this in the workshop manual, but what are the proper jack points for an elite?

Second, what is the "proper" way to support the body tub when it's detached from the chassis? I've scene some pictures on the net that show running a support across the wheel wells, but I'm curious if there is a "right way". I'm pretty sure just setting it on the garage floor it the wrong way :smile:

-bp
 
Wish I had an answer for ya, but I've never had the shell off an Elite. We'd generally use a lot of wood for the Elans. Long pieces to spread the stress. Sawhorses and "adapt" pieces of 2x4 to keep it all secure. Those bodies don't weigh much so a four man team can pick one up off the chassis and a fifth can secure placement of the home-made "braces".

I would suspect the Elite could be done in a similar manner. Substitute block-and-tackle front and rear for the four-man "team".
 
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