Rubce Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Hi AllCan anyone advise me of the combined weight of a GT6 bodytub fitted with doors, tailgate and windscreen? I am about to build a stand do that I can double stack the tub over the rolling chassis so that both fit in my single garage. That way I can wheel out whichever assembly I am wanting to work on.ThanksBruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt6s Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Do not know the weight but you can store them vertical resting on the bulkhead.How do I know this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 HiThanks for that. However I want it on a wheeled trolley for storage and painting purposes. The garage is quite high so double stacking it over the rolling chassis seems the way to go.RegardsBruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 André did one - haven't heard from him lately?Look around here:http://www.gt6.ca/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrookster Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 JensH wrote:André did one - haven't heard from him lately?Look around here:http://www.gt6.ca/I believe he is being unfaithful recently, some red painted bit o' fancy has caught his attention :)You know the type, clean lines, sleek, minimal cladding and sexy continental accent!!The GT6 has seen some use recently though, not quite relegated completely.Bruce - as Jens says, Andre's jig is plenty strong enough, your biggest issue is not strength with these bodies, it is keeping them braced when replacing panels. Pretty much any framework will likely hold it without breaking a sweat!!Cheers,Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 2806 wrote:Hi AllCan anyone advise me of the combined weight of a GT6 bodytub fitted with doors, tailgate and windscreen? I am about to build a stand do that I can double stack the tub over the rolling chassis so that both fit in my single garage. That way I can wheel out whichever assembly I am wanting to work on.ThanksBruceNot sure of exact weight in Kgs..........but it takes, four men with two long wooden poles to take the weight..........which is what we had to do to lift ours from the chassis onto a new chassis ??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hi AllThanks for the link Jens. That wooden jig makes interesting viewing. The thing that strikes me about that wooden one is how much the framework obstructs access to the body. I am planning on making mine our of metal box section so it will be lighter and smaller and give clearer access for paint preparation. I will keep you informed of progress.RegardsBruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagerbeaver Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I would guess at about 150kg, certainly more than 100 and pretty sure it's less than 200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Two people can lift a body tub from a spitfire, so you won't need much structure to keep it safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 thebrookster wrote:I believe he is being unfaithful recently, some red painted bit o' fancy has caught his attention :)You know the type, clean lines, sleek, minimal cladding and sexy continental accent!!The GT6 has seen some use recently though, not quite relegated completely.Bruce - as Jens says, Andre's jig is plenty strong enough, your biggest issue is not strength with these bodies, it is keeping them braced when replacing panels. Pretty much any framework will likely hold it without breaking a sweat!!Cheers,PhilOh - hands full so to speak 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 JensH wrote:Two people can lift a body tub from a spitfire, so you won't need much structure to keep it safe.Spitfire, is a lot less than a GT...heavier doors,with frames,roof,tailgate etc....the whole weight of a Spitfire,complete,wheels and all is 748kgSo if someone has the weight of a chassis, engine,wheels etc then you are nearer the mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt6s Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 michael_charlton wrote:Not sure of exact weight in Kgs..........but it takes, four men with two long wooden poles to take the weight..........which is what we had to do to lift ours from the chassis onto a new chassis ??)Sure you had'nt left a bolt in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Gt6s wrote:Sure you had'nt left a bolt in ?Everything on it doors,tailgate ,seats...the whole bag a mashins is a dead weight..........and nope it was loose alright....and we ain`t no lightweights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Thomas Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 My 15 year old and I removed our MK3 tub on Saturday. Ours was fully stripped of doors any other components. We found its not so much the weight but its just a cumbersome lump to grab hold of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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