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MDC · 12-05-2005, 05:13 PM

I need to take mine off and need to know how many people to buy beverages for. I would like to take it off as a unit. Also is it safe to set it on 2x4's across the bed? I have very limited space.
Thanks MDC

72swb4me · 12-05-2005, 05:41 PM

I am also planning on placing my front-clip on 2x4's laid across the shortbed, and was wonder if it was safe. I am able to move mine around with the help of one person, but I don't have the hood attached. I was also wondering if I could transport it this this way.

crazy longhorn · 12-05-2005, 06:32 PM

2 stout guys can lift the clip off......a 3rd guy makes life a little easier tho. You need to pick a guy that cant drink his weight in beer tho

L

hotrodhomi · 12-05-2005, 07:29 PM

2 guys can do it. 3 is better.

shifty · 12-05-2005, 07:30 PM

2 guys can do it. I weight about 175, my neighbor weighs about 195, we took it off with no problems and neither one of us lift weights at all, both have non-physical jobs. We are active people, but whatever.

I would have kept one small person to help out. I would have also taped the fender where it meets the door, I already chipped mine twice. I also would have made a rolling rack for it.

Be sure to keep the hood bolted on. It will hold everything in the correct shape.

Longhorn Man · 12-05-2005, 07:47 PM

The front clip is way lighter than a cab. 2 men should have no problems. Don't center yourself... you'll need to carry it more towards the front.
Leather gloves would be a VERY good idea.

BIGCHEVYMAN · 12-05-2005, 07:51 PM

wimps!!! i take them on and off by myself.

Longhorn Man · 12-05-2005, 11:18 PM

With a hoist, we all can.

krue · 12-05-2005, 11:27 PM

I just took one off by myself.......in pieces. So much rust it wasn't funny, guess that's what you get with an old mud bog truck.

BIGCHEVYMAN · 12-07-2005, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

With a hoist, we all can.

i don't use one. i remove the front bumper and front tires and tape the rear of the fenders grab it in the center of the radiator support and start grunting. i had to learn how to do stuff kije this myself. not many pepole around here to help out.

Longhorn Man · 12-07-2005, 11:31 PM

Man...and I thought I was cool pulling and installing my hood by myself.

krue · 12-08-2005, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Man...and I thought I was cool pulling and installing my hood by myself.

You and me both.

MDC · 12-08-2005, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGCHEVYMAN

i don't use one. i remove the front bumper and front tires and tape the rear of the fenders grab it in the center of the radiator support and start grunting. i had to learn how to do stuff kije this myself. not many pepole around here to help out.

I've done some crazy sheet, but it may be worth a barley pop or two to see that.
Of course BigChevyMan is probabaly who I was warned about. The one who can drink his weight in beer.

454_72_4X4 · 12-08-2005, 01:16 AM

I've had mine off a few different times. Me and my son did it the last time, (he's 13). Me and my wife has did it before, (she's 5'-2"). I usually have the hood off beforehand so it's considerably lighter that way.
I have moved it around the yard by myself though. Again, without the hood.

Mudder · 12-08-2005, 05:36 AM

Just completely tore mine down to little pieces.

Fenders, grille, and radiator support wasn't too heavy.

boogie67 · 12-08-2005, 08:02 PM

Ive done like BIGCHEVYMAN does Its not easy but it can be done.Im use to having to do everything by myself also.

longhorn71 · 12-09-2005, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGCHEVYMAN

i don't use one. i remove the front bumper and front tires and tape the rear of the fenders grab it in the center of the radiator support and start grunting. i had to learn how to do stuff kije this myself. not many pepole around here to help out.

i moved one off a parts truck this way works good! the front clip is around 200 pounds (with out the hood)Me and the wife can easily take them on and off

12-05-2005, 05:13 PM	#1
MDC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N Texas Posts: 727	How heavy is a front clip I need to take mine off and need to know how many people to buy beverages for. I would like to take it off as a unit. Also is it safe to set it on 2x4's across the bed? I have very limited space. Thanks MDC

12-05-2005, 05:41 PM	#2
72swb4me Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 90	Re: How heavy is a front clip I am also planning on placing my front-clip on 2x4's laid across the shortbed, and was wonder if it was safe. I am able to move mine around with the help of one person, but I don't have the hood attached. I was also wondering if I could transport it this this way.

12-05-2005, 06:32 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: How heavy is a front clip 2 stout guys can lift the clip off......a 3rd guy makes life a little easier tho. You need to pick a guy that cant drink his weight in beer tho L __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

12-05-2005, 07:29 PM	#4
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: How heavy is a front clip 2 guys can do it. 3 is better. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

12-05-2005, 07:30 PM	#5
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: How heavy is a front clip 2 guys can do it. I weight about 175, my neighbor weighs about 195, we took it off with no problems and neither one of us lift weights at all, both have non-physical jobs. We are active people, but whatever. I would have kept one small person to help out. I would have also taped the fender where it meets the door, I already chipped mine twice. I also would have made a rolling rack for it. Be sure to keep the hood bolted on. It will hold everything in the correct shape. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 12-05-2005 at 07:31 PM.

12-05-2005, 07:47 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How heavy is a front clip The front clip is way lighter than a cab. 2 men should have no problems. Don't center yourself... you'll need to carry it more towards the front. Leather gloves would be a VERY good idea.

12-05-2005, 07:51 PM	#7
BIGCHEVYMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland , Tennessee , United States Posts: 1,024	Re: How heavy is a front clip wimps!!! i take them on and off by myself.

12-05-2005, 11:18 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How heavy is a front clip With a hoist, we all can.

12-05-2005, 11:27 PM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: How heavy is a front clip I just took one off by myself.......in pieces. So much rust it wasn't funny, guess that's what you get with an old mud bog truck. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-07-2005, 11:31 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How heavy is a front clip Man...and I thought I was cool pulling and installing my hood by myself.

12-08-2005, 01:16 AM	#14
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	Re: How heavy is a front clip I've had mine off a few different times. Me and my son did it the last time, (he's 13). Me and my wife has did it before, (she's 5'-2"). I usually have the hood off beforehand so it's considerably lighter that way. I have moved it around the yard by myself though. Again, without the hood. __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

12-08-2005, 05:36 AM	#15
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: How heavy is a front clip Just completely tore mine down to little pieces. Fenders, grille, and radiator support wasn't too heavy.

12-08-2005, 08:02 PM	#16
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Re: How heavy is a front clip Ive done like BIGCHEVYMAN does Its not easy but it can be done.Im use to having to do everything by myself also. __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

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