Hi, I am starting my project HG GTS, first job is subframe removal, really just looking for any tips which may prove helpful in separating the front frame with as little drama as possible. Engine and box are out and panels are off. First question is should I jack it at the sills just enough to raise the sills from standard height then unbolt the mounting points and remove front complete with crossmember and wheels? Any help in form of advice with my project welcome

Thanks for the tip, that hadn't even crossed my mind yet.

thanks, have done a search, inox appears to be a kiwi version of CRC/WD40? Without starting a new thread, this car is a 186S/Auto, appears to have been Trimatic(came sans motor/box), so because I have the Trimatic console I would like to stick with it but

The humped console is for all floor shifts with the spot welded in T-bar mount. Same as Saginaw also. V8 and 6cyl Trimatics are different, but they bolt into the same place as long as they both shift on the same side. The HT/G boxes are manual kickdown li

All I would say is to undo and remove the two inner subframe bolts first all the upper firewall bolts second and the outer subframe bolts last and do it with the front wheels still on so this way your not under the car if the bolts decide to give way and

Thanks Jim, I will keep your tips in mind. I took the replacement frame off the donor car today and it went without a hitch, but it was only put on a few years ago.
Cheers Rick

Yes of course. I remeber wondering about this 20 years ago when a mate tried to put a HQ V8 trimatic into a HT ute and he had heaps of problems with the shifter. I think he ended up using a cable shifter to solve the problem.