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Re: Chassis rustproofing/frame weight

To: Greg Hare <ghare@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Chassis rustproofing/frame weight
From: Thomas - Sweden <csp311@telia.com>
Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 20:02:24 +0200
You're worthy - now get up from the floor...



Greg Hare wrote:

> that is a dang impressive list - we are not worthy.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Thomas -
> Sweden
> Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2002 7:00 PM
> To: R Haug
> Cc: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Chassis rustproofing/frame weight
>
> I'm trying again, how about this list?
>
> Engine with oil 360 lbs
> Gearbox with driveshaft 90 lbs
> Rear axle with brakes 155 lbs
> Front suspension with brakes 70 lbs
> Wheels incl. spare 150 lbs
> Interior (dash, seats, carpets etc.) 110 lbs
> All electrical parts, lights and wires 65 lbs
> Radiator and heater box 30 lbs
> Window glass 40 lbs
> Body 660 lbs
> Paint and undercoating 28 lbs
> Frame with front suspension x-member 140 lbs
> Gasoline 90 lbs
> All other fluids 40 lbs
>
> Total 2028 lbs
>
> The frame is made of 2.6 mm and 1.6 mm steel so
> it's quite easy to add up the total area of the steel
> and get a number that's within 10% of the actual weight.
>
> Thomas
>
> R Haug wrote:
>
> > > The heat won't bother the frame. I figure the chasis weighs about 250
> lbs.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > >
> >
> > > i 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 ?
> >
> > The Frame weighs closer to 150 LBs bare.
> > My brother in law and I lifted mide with little
> > trouble.  If it had weighed 250 LBs. it would not
> > have been easy to lift.
> > Bob
> > 67.5
> > Moscow.
> >
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