How difficult removing body?

NetMXer · 10-21-2007, 01:18 PM

How difficult is it to remove the body on an 1987 Marathon? I'm already doing some minor repairs and while I'm waiting for parts to arrive, I'd like to remove the body and paint the chassis.

scepter46 · 10-23-2007, 10:41 AM

To put it simple, alot of screws and sections. I believe the 87 is about the same as my 89. I just finished removing & re-assembling mine. If your going clear down to the frame you'll have to drill out some spot welds in the front floor board & cowl. A few pop rivits to drill but nothing difficult. Have fun!!!!

phasetim · 10-23-2007, 05:06 PM

More than likely, a lot of rust to deal with... Stock up on WD 40 before you start.

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 10-23-2007, 07:10 PM

PB Blaster is the best for breaking bolts loose!

NetMXer · 10-23-2007, 08:55 PM

Where can I buy replacement pop rivets? The stock rivets don't look like the kind I can buy at Lowes.

scepter46 · 10-24-2007, 07:32 AM

Around here I buy them @ Tractor Supply or Fastenal

10-21-2007, 01:18 PM	#1
NetMXer Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 212	How difficult removing body? How difficult is it to remove the body on an 1987 Marathon? I'm already doing some minor repairs and while I'm waiting for parts to arrive, I'd like to remove the body and paint the chassis.

10-23-2007, 10:41 AM	#2
scepter46 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 15	Re: How difficult removing body? To put it simple, alot of screws and sections. I believe the 87 is about the same as my 89. I just finished removing & re-assembling mine. If your going clear down to the frame you'll have to drill out some spot welds in the front floor board & cowl. A few pop rivits to drill but nothing difficult. Have fun!!!!

10-23-2007, 05:06 PM	#3
phasetim Just me. . Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 942	Re: How difficult removing body? More than likely, a lot of rust to deal with... Stock up on WD 40 before you start.

10-23-2007, 07:10 PM	#4
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 5,081	Re: How difficult removing body? PB Blaster is the best for breaking bolts loose!

10-23-2007, 08:55 PM	#5
NetMXer Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 212	Re: How difficult removing body? Where can I buy replacement pop rivets? The stock rivets don't look like the kind I can buy at Lowes.

10-24-2007, 07:32 AM	#6
scepter46 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 15	Re: How difficult removing body? Around here I buy them @ Tractor Supply or Fastenal

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