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 Chappo
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| posted on April 1st, 2010 at 07:33 PM |
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How many unsuspecting mates do I need?
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.
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| posted on April 1st, 2010 at 07:47 PM |
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Mate us 40+ plus blokes are stronger than the young ones,so it should only take 2 of you
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VDUBXTC
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| posted on April 1st, 2010 at 07:55 PM |
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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
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| posted on April 1st, 2010 at 08:05 PM |
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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
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| posted on April 1st, 2010 at 08:26 PM |
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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
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| posted on April 1st, 2010 at 08:56 PM |
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I used 2 outlaw bikers,those guys are real strong!
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Camo
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| posted on April 1st, 2010 at 09:44 PM |
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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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| posted on April 1st, 2010 at 10:20 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by coletrickle
I used 2 outlaw bikers,those guys are real strong!
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no doubt mr z was one of them hey crazy cole?
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| posted on April 1st, 2010 at 10:23 PM |
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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.
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| posted on April 2nd, 2010 at 01:06 AM |
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2 guys easy and even easier if you remove guards doors boot bonnet
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Chappo
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| posted on April 2nd, 2010 at 06:35 AM |
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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.
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Chappo
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