Would anyone know the weight of a completely bare Excel bodyshell? Stripped of all glass, interior, doors, bumpers, boot and bonnet.
I need to move it from chassis to a dolly for painting. Wondering if 4 blokes can lift it - I think so but just wanted to check!
Many thanks...
Weight of Excel bare shell
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Re: Weight of Excel bare shell
Should work. Look up the youtube video of soup classic motoring lifting an Esprit, should be much the sameSteadyEddy wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 17:39Would anyone know the weight of a completely bare Excel bodyshell? Stripped of all glass, interior, doors, bumpers, boot and bonnet.
I need to move it from chassis to a dolly for painting. Wondering if 4 blokes can lift it - I think so but just wanted to check!
Many thanks...
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Re: Weight of Excel bare shell
I think it's about 250 - 300kg - heavier than it looks. Depends how strong your mates are!
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Re: Weight of Excel bare shell
Thanks for your inputs.
It's done! Chain block and tackles bolted to garage rafters - body lifted, chassis rolled away, dolly rolled in, body lowered. No strained backs!
It's done! Chain block and tackles bolted to garage rafters - body lifted, chassis rolled away, dolly rolled in, body lowered. No strained backs!
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Re: Weight of Excel bare shell
Well done! Now you just need to weigh it for all of us, so the next time the question comes up we have an answer...
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Re: Weight of Excel bare shell
Well done SteadyEddy! Did you take any photos? So - what's next?
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