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Old Feb 12, 2024 | 05:35 PM
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Removing Top & Frame from Vehicle

I am planning on a body re-spray. I want to remove as much as possible before sending off to the body shop. How challenging is it to remove the top frame and top from the vehicle? Is it a matter of removing the bolts from the big brackets in the trunk area, anything else? How hard is it to align afterwards upon re-install? I am familiar with some basic panel alignments after removing panels for paint - ie marking current locations as a guide reference before removing, but curious regarding the top. Any suggestions are much appreciated.
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 07:31 AM
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Re: Removing Top & Frame from Vehicle

It’s only held on by the rear bolts.Once you remove them you can lift the frame right off
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 08:19 AM
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Re: Removing Top & Frame from Vehicle

Perfect, thanks for the response.
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