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How much does a C-3 body weigh?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jupiter The Hurricane State
How much does a C-3 body weigh?
Yep another person getting ready for a frame off restoration.
So would a 1500 lb. winch be strong enough. Or should I look for something a little stronger?
Thanks
Rich
So would a 1500 lb. winch be strong enough. Or should I look for something a little stronger?
Thanks
Rich
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jupiter The Hurricane State
I figure if I am going to put all this money into the vette I may as well know evrything is done right from the ground up.
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Probably isolated...but just a warning...I have heard the winches like that one bought from Harbor Freight have a tendency to slip or even drop the load. Maybe because someone didn't set the right line weight with the proper number of lines...but it's still something to consider if buying one.
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I was planning on doing the same set-up as Rich72 for lifting my body, but I just picked up a 1/2 T chain hoist to do the job. Do you guys think this is aking for trouble? I know a 1/2 T is about 1200 lbs, do you think that would be too close to the max rating? I figure that they also factor in safety in all load ratings, and it is good quality item that we used to use at work before swithing to electric hoists. What do you guys think about that?
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I was planning on doing the same set-up as Rich72 for lifting my body, but I just picked up a 1/2 T chain hoist to do the job. Do you guys think this is aking for trouble? I know a 1/2 T is about 1200 lbs, do you think that would be too close to the max rating? I figure that they also factor in safety in all load ratings, and it is good quality item that we used to use at work before swithing to electric hoists. What do you guys think about that?
A 1/2 ton hoist will not safely lift the body. The 1 ton hoists are not that much more, and will be worth it in every way. After you use it, maybe sell it to another forum member who's going to do the same thing.
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I don't want to split hairs with you guys, but isn't a 1/2 T (metric) about 1100 pounds plus?
Anyways, from reading previous posts a while back on the subject, I read that a '78 body with all interior removed with installed doors and glass was about 800 pounds. This is why I chose the 1/2 T hoist. Did I mis-read the weight estimate? I guess time to bring the hoist back to work, and actually buy one.......
Anyways, from reading previous posts a while back on the subject, I read that a '78 body with all interior removed with installed doors and glass was about 800 pounds. This is why I chose the 1/2 T hoist. Did I mis-read the weight estimate? I guess time to bring the hoist back to work, and actually buy one.......
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From: Columbia Missouri
I don't want to split hairs with you guys, but isn't a 1/2 T (metric) about 1100 pounds plus?
Anyways, from reading previous posts a while back on the subject, I read that a '78 body with all interior removed with installed doors and glass was about 800 pounds. This is why I chose the 1/2 T hoist. Did I mis-read the weight estimate? I guess time to bring the hoist back to work, and actually buy one.......
Anyways, from reading previous posts a while back on the subject, I read that a '78 body with all interior removed with installed doors and glass was about 800 pounds. This is why I chose the 1/2 T hoist. Did I mis-read the weight estimate? I guess time to bring the hoist back to work, and actually buy one.......
Yes, the body probably weighs close to what they say, but there are a lot of things that add to it quickly. Anything still installed in the engine compartment...the wood lifters, the straps, the chains, all that adds up. I would not want to gamble with tolerances that close. If I were gonna lift the body...I would have a rig and hoist ready for waaaay more than what I was expecting to lift.
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From: Brampton, Ontario
Yes, the body probably weighs close to what they say, but there are a lot of things that add to it quickly. Anything still installed in the engine compartment...the wood lifters, the straps, the chains, all that adds up. I would not want to gamble with tolerances that close. If I were gonna lift the body...I would have a rig and hoist ready for waaaay more than what I was expecting to lift.
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From: Columbia Missouri
I know how wonderful free can be...and I have sacrificed a lot before just because I could use something that was free.
I learned in a lot of ways it's best to pay for the things you should...and you'll get what you pay for.
