How many unsuspecting mates do I need?

Chappo Casual Dubber

27 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 1 Apr 2010, 7:33 pm

#771139

Ok I plan to part the body from the pan on my '63 Beetle and was wondering how many unsuspecting mates I would need to lift the body to a dolly. No we aren't young bucks anymore (+40) so an idea would be good.

Cheers

Chappo

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Pumba Veteran Volks Folk

2,138 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 1 Apr 2010, 7:47 pm

#771145

Mate us 40+ plus blokes are stronger than the young ones,so it should only take 2 of you😁

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VDUBXTC Tea Bag

3,587 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 1 Apr 2010, 7:55 pm

#771149

It can be done by yourself and 1 other on the camera 😁

but i would advise for light work 1 bloke for each corner for your safety. 👍

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 1 Apr 2010, 8:05 pm

#771155

good to see your nice and OH&S consious there Jace 😂

its amazing how light the bodies are once all the bolt on panels and trim are off

dad and i lifted my old Sbug shell with no real dramas once i stripped it down

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 1 Apr 2010, 8:26 pm

#771158

A tip Chappo get a bloke for each corner,yes it can be done with less but why bust your guts for no good reason.and then you can get to the beers quicker.👍Cheers Les

coletrickle Wolfsburg Wizard

661 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 1 Apr 2010, 8:56 pm

#771166

I used 2 outlaw bikers,those guys are real strong!

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1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 1 Apr 2010, 9:44 pm

#771177

I stripped my shell of everything possible and the wife helped me lift it off. And I'm sure she isn't as strong as us 40+ year old blokes.

Kev

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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 1 Apr 2010, 10:20 pm

#771185

coletrickle wrote:I used 2 outlaw bikers,those guys are real strong!

no doubt mr z was one of them hey crazy cole? 😂

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amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 1 Apr 2010, 10:23 pm

#771186

I did mine by myself (all panels removed but glass in) lifting one end at time and tying it up in the rafters of the garage. Lifting one end at a time it was pretty light. I'd grab 2 mates. you at the front, 2 at the back to keep it steady. maybe leaving the rear bumper on as a handle.Suggest taking the wheels off too, then you dont need to lift so high.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Apr 2010, 1:06 am

#771200

2 guys easy and even easier if you remove guards doors boot bonnet

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Chappo Casual Dubber

27 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 2 Apr 2010, 6:35 am

#771209

Thanks fella's for all the advice. Looks like me and 2 mates should be able to handle it easily with one of us doing a hip or hammy. 😂
Not too sure if I could handle it by myself but nice to know it can be done.

Cheers

Chappo

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