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October 28, 2019

Body Rotisserie

Well, I've been done with the frame and associated hardware for a few weeks now, and after finishing up some domestic chores, it was time to get back on this project.

The rotisserie I used for the GT6 frame was the same one I used for the TR6 frame a few years ago.  For the TR6 body, I used the same rotisserie uprights, but made a platform for the body to sit on.  The platform sort of mimicked the frame, so the body was well supported in a way it was used to.  I kept the platform, planning to use it for the GT6.




I just had to remove the cross pieces that were specific to the TR6 mounting points, and weld in pieces thast would fit the GT6 body.




Then go get the GT's body from its perch.




And set her on the platform.  The mounting points all have wood spacers.  The reason for these is that with the body upside down, I can loosen the fasteners, and pull out the spacers.  This allows access for blasting or painting.




I had taken an educated guesstimate of the center of gravity of the body, and set the rotisserie uprights accordingly.  Luckily, my guess was really close, since the body will pretty much stay in any position I set it to, just with the friction in the pivots.  I did make a small miscalculation on the overall height of the pivots, though.  I thought the body would rotate a full 360 degrees, but not quite.  The roof hits the rotisserie's stretcher.   I can fix this by raising the pivots a few inches, but I'm not sure it will be necessary.




OK, this is all well and good, but now the project takes up two parking spaces again.  This forces one of our daily drivers out into the cold.




Not to worry.  A few adjustments to the top bunk...




...and I could tuck the chassis away until I need it.  Interesting how dainty the GT6 chassis looks next ot the MGA.




So this is where the body will sleep at night until it's finished.




This little project didn't cost a dime, but it sure was a lot of work.

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