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luckydog · 02-10-2005, 05:28 PM

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

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.

02-10-2005, 05:28 PM	#1
luckydog < Fav Place on Earth! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 307	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 But there's a pole in the center, so we have to go out, then angle it back in to the other bay. __________________ Horsepower is how FAST you hit the wall, torque is how HARD

02-10-2005, 05:41 PM	#2
Overdrive Sawzall User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The snow infested Prairies of Canada (aka: Winnipeg, Manitoba) Posts: 117	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. __________________ '67 GMC 910

02-10-2005, 06:07 PM	#3
MrShelley Too Many Clubs Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 443	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. __________________ How I installed my air bags...

02-10-2005, 06:42 PM	#5
rustyold72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ark City KS Posts: 505	I moved mine by myself, heavy SOB, and awkward too, with 2 guys it's pretty easy to move it __________________ 71 Chevy C10 "The Rust Bucket" 72 Chevy C10 apart in the garage 02 WS6 T/A Fast Black and bad@$$ 93 Nissan Pathfinder "Emily" Totaled RIP girl 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee-HEMI powered 87 Iroc Z28 305 TPI auto (crying out for an LS1 swap)

02-10-2005, 08:25 PM	#6
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	I picked mine up by myself too, it's heavy but possible as long as you have a strong back. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

02-10-2005, 06:27 PM	#4
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	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

02-11-2005, 01:56 AM	#7
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Use a jack on the crossmember and drag it around or use a dolly.

02-11-2005, 09:02 PM	#8
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	With two guys no problem. I used my engine puller if I needed to move it myself. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.



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