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Weight of a stripped down Pagoda?
« on: December 11, 2019, 21:44:40 »
Hi Guys,
Does anyone know, or would hazard a guess at the weight of a fully stripped down Pagoda?
I am considering stripping mine down to bare bones for a rotisserie restoration.
Any rotisserie sketches, plans and/or advice will be much appreciated.
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Chris
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Re: Weight of a stripped down Pagoda?
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2019, 23:29:17 »
Have you checked out Johnk ‘s thread?

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=26132.0

He’s documented his restoration pretty completely and it could be helpful to you. 
« Last Edit: December 13, 2019, 04:35:43 by lreppond »
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Re: Weight of a stripped down Pagoda?
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2019, 03:46:15 »
Chris
Are you concerned about the rotisserie holding up the bare chassis?  I would think the lightest rotisserie would easily support your stripped chassis.

In choosing a rotisserie I highly suggest you get one with the built in jacks. I raise and lower mine all of the time depending on the hight of the current task. When working IN the engine compartment I raise it high and rotate the car raising one side so it very easy to step in or out of the compartment. Working under the dash has been a breeze. Etc. it’s the best tool I own and a huge value to me.

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Re: Weight of a stripped down Pagoda?
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2019, 09:55:38 »
I was really impressed with the rotating frame our coach builder has.
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Re: Weight of a stripped down Pagoda?
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2019, 00:26:42 »
If I had to guess it was 400 KG.  My shell was on a pallet and I was able to pick up one side enough to slip forklift forks under it.  Unless you are replacing the sills you could easily use 4 roller stands plugged into the 4 jack holes which give you full access to the underside etc.

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Re: Weight of a stripped down Pagoda?
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2019, 06:51:56 »
Thanks Gents,
Much appreciated.
Happy holidays to all.
Chris
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