A method of manipulating an automotive vehicle frame having a longitudinal axis, a first generally upwardly directed side, and a second opposite generally downwardly directed side. The method comprises providing first and second robots, engaging a first end of the frame with the first robot, engaging a second end of the frame with the second robot, and rotating the frame about the longitudinal axis such that the second side is generally upwardly directed and the first side is generally downwardly directed.