Jacking Points '59 Bugeye

[AHBugeyeWRX]

I am going to be putting the bugeye on blocks to work on it and i was wondering what is a good location in the rear to have the car sit on the blocks. As for the front i was going to use the frame rails that run down both sides of the car. But these rails dont seem to go all the way to the rear. Any ideas would be a help. I want to put it on blocks because i would think that would help with working height and getting under the car.

 

[jlaird]

Re: Jacking Points '59 Bugete

Spring hanger location, just behind seats.

 

[AHBugeyeWRX]

that is a location that i figured would work. sounds good to me. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

 

[Bugeye58]

The front frame rails end shortly aft of the firewall, and are tied into a crossmember there. Either put the stands there, or near the front suspension control arm pickup points. Whichever you figure will give you the easiest access for what you need to do.
Jeff
2 '58's, 3 '59's,& 2 '60's.

 

[AHBugeyeWRX]

would the car be wobbly with blocks just behind the firewall? I guess this would more concern me when we go to remove the engine. would taking out that weight from the front want the rear to hit the floor.

 

[jlaird]

I use the front of the frame rails and the rear spring hangers just behind the seats. Allows me to get to it all.