So I am taking the body off my frame and had all the bolts out (so I thought). I ran a strap right behind the a pillar right in that curve, hooked it up to a chain hoist and slowly started to raise it up. It wasn't getting anywhere, but my dad and I thought it might be a little stuck so we went a little more. Next thing i know the front wheels are off the ground and i look at where the strap is and "O SH*T!!!".

We put a huge dent on either side. It bent the drip rail up and left a huge dent above it. My dad and I just sat there completely sick to our stomachs...especially as mint as the body has stayed over 70 years. We hadn't seen the bolts going in from the side inside the door.

The good news is that anything can be fixed the bad news is I sure as hell can't fix this and I'm betting the bill will easily have 3 zeros at the end. Between the inner structure and the complex curve with the drip rail this was a HUGE and expensive screw up

Lesson learned: take your time, think, and triple check