A frame off restoration means to remove the upper body of the car from the under carriage(frame). The phrase is usually used in connection with older full framed cars but still means the same on cars with subframes. A frame off restoration is incredibly time consuming and expensive but is the only way to correctly and fully restore a classic like a 442, GTO, Chevelle etc...
Restoration
Restoration
Ground up restoration is where you keep the car pretty much assembled, and perform body work and painting. Possibly replacing trim, lights, break components and interior. If required the drive-line might be replaced or repaired. Whereas a frame off restoration usually involves tearing the car completely apart removing the fenders, doors, engine and drive-line usually removing and replacing interior components and taking the car body off of the frame for a framed vehicle, and removing all suspension and body bracing components. Then usually the individual pieces are cleaned repaired, painted and then the vehicle is reassembled using new mounting hardware such as bushing, bolts, body mounts. Until the car is whole complette and drivable again
to get back what you had lost
That all depends on how bad the vehicle is to start with.
American Restoration - 2010 Blast Off 3-14 was released on: USA: 11 April 2012
Perhaps you mean "Restoration poetry"...
It means you need a new picture frame.
There are several bait stations (little boxes) attached to the plastic frame. You have to pull them all off the frame so you can spread them around.
It refers to the size of the frame.
The cost to restore a 1970 Mustang Fastback can vary widely, typically ranging from $20,000 to over $100,000 depending on the extent of the restoration and the quality of parts used. A complete frame-off restoration, which includes rebuilding the engine, transmission, and bodywork, will be on the higher end of that scale. Additionally, labor costs and whether the restoration is done professionally or as a DIY project will significantly influence the final cost. Overall, budgeting for unexpected repairs and upgrades is also advisable.
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