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luckydog 02-10-2005 05:28 PM

What does a chassis weigh?
 
What do you guys think a chassis, well frame weighs without front suspension parts and rearend. Just the frame rails and crossmembers. Can two guys handle it? Dont have to go far with it, just to to the other side of my shop :crazy: But there's a pole in the center, so we have to go out, then angle it back in to the other bay.

Overdrive 02-10-2005 05:41 PM

They're not light... but it's doable... it's just a matter of how much you want to be hurting afterwards. Best give it a "test lift" to see... More people you can get to help you with this, the better.

I moved mine that way, but we were 3, and went clear accross the yard with it.

MrShelley 02-10-2005 06:07 PM

My frame was just that, a frame, with no suspension or rear end until I got it powdercoated. It was simple enough to move it around the shop by myself, but an extra person really helps because the thing is so bulky!

I'd say if you have a helper, moving it anywhere you want is gonna be cake.

69 longhorn 02-10-2005 06:27 PM

me , & my 2 teen boys moved & mid 70's shorty frame that was stripped like you say......i had 1 end, & those 2 boogers had the other! Yes, 2 guys can handle it ;) crazyL

rustyold72 02-10-2005 06:42 PM

I moved mine by myself, heavy SOB, and awkward too, with 2 guys it's pretty easy to move it

greasemonkey 02-10-2005 08:25 PM

I picked mine up by myself too, it's heavy but possible as long as you have a strong back.

fastbagged68 02-11-2005 01:56 AM

Use a jack on the crossmember and drag it around or use a dolly.

Vince M 02-11-2005 09:02 PM

With two guys no problem. I used my engine puller if I needed to move it myself.


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