Modern Materials for Stringer Rehab

If someone is able to demo stringers without removing the engine I would love to see that. Sounds impossible or at least a really bad idea.

Gneil wrote: MW Still have not made up my mind in the color scheme. I may just go traditional but thinking of some other options too. Hum... Plenty of time for that stuff. Also thinking of some engine mods. heads, intake manifold, things like that. First things first. (that means stringer and floor demo. I plan to do the wet grind method, complete with a catch basin and filter sys. I have a couple of ideas but thinking about building a temporary heat shrink wrap cover to climate control the elements. Here's a question.... Have you ever heard of any one demoing the stringers with out removing the engine ? Sounds silly, but if I don't need to I'd rather not. How everyone had a great winter so far. Spring skiing in right around the corner! Cheers! G. Neil.

I haven't heard of a stringer job with motor in situ.....the motor and trans is so simple to remove.....

I am also considering graphics when I get to that phase of this project....it's an '81, but I've always preferred the <'79 graphics.....

I've just done alum. heads and intake on the motor....more weight saving measures to come.....(exhaust, cooling system, etc).

Mourning wood

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Hey there Mr. Wood,
Sounds like your motor is something I dream about, so far. Funny, I too like the '79 graphics too. For me though, I'm going to have to wait on that bit i think. love to see some pics when you have the time.

So, yes, the motor is very easy to remove " the usual way" and it makes a lot of sense. My thought is to block the motor with a temporary cradle of sorts, then remove the old stringers replace/rebuild and then remount. One could also imagine doing it one side at a time... mind you, this is not ideal by any means, but could be possible. builders and contractors underpin, brace and shore up buildings all the time in an effort to repair or replace footings and foundations of buildings. The concept is similar.

For obvious reasons, Ive also been shopping for a chain hoist too...    

Hey Pete,
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Sorry. I couldn't resist.

I think grinding directly under the engine may not be necessary. Hand sanding, prep and paint may be all that is required in my case. I get it. Just have to ask though.

Sounds like you are suggesting that I buy that chain hoist I saw on craigs list then...
I may heed your sage advise...Thank you so much.

Greg.

Stepping over dollars to pick up pennies.

Glad to hear you got the chain hoist. I’m in the middle of a stringer job now and can not imagine doing it all with an engine in there, blocked chocked or hanging. You need room. And you will need to grind under there. I look forward to seeing your project!