That has to be assembled weight with the motor, tranny, rear end, etc...
bolted to the frame. It was no problem for me and another guy to carry
around the bare frame. I would guess it is less than 400lbs. The body is
pretty light also probably in the 400-500lb range.
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Cawrse" <nqrithjim@hotmail.com>
To: "mike datsunman" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>; <Sel_Aganovic@hettich.com.au>;
"Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2002 8:12 AM
Subject: Re: Chassis rustproofing/frame weight
> My old yellowed hard to read 1967 tech manual lists Chassis Weight
> (their spelling, not mine) as 495 kg (1091.2lbs). They list the
> vehicle entire weight at 920 kg (2028.3lbs). The weight distribution
> of the chassis is 340 kg (749.5lbs) front and 155 kg (341.91lbs) rear.
>
> So, if the tech manual is right, your gonna be spending a few more
> bucks than you thought.
>
> Hope this helps, I would just wire brush it and paint the whole thing
> with POR-15.
>
> Best Regards,
> Jim Cawrse
> Chesapeake, Va
> 67 pushrod 2L 5spd
> 72 510 sportwagon
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: datsunmike
> Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2002 6:36 AM
> To: Sel_Aganovic@hettich.com.au; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Chassis rustproofing/frame weight
>
> The heat won't bother the frame. I figure the chasis weighs about 250 lbs.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Sel_Aganovic@hettich.com.au>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 9:36 PM
> Subject: RE: Chassis rustproofing/frame weight
>
>
> > Hi Listers,
> >
> > I decided to hot dip galvanise my chassis. I found a company near by
that
> > can accommodate the chassis in one go, and they charge $2.50 per kg..
> >
> > The questions I have, is how much does the "bare" chassis weigh ? My
guess
> > is about 150 kg ?!
> >
> > Has anyone galvanised their chassis before ?
> >
> > Would there be any problems with heat affecting the frame/welds, since
> they
> > use about 450 degrees Centigrade in their baths ?
> >
> > Thanks in advance....
> >
> > Sel
> >
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