How much does this weigh?

[labartonmd]

I'm debating whether or not to get the frame and tub dipped. The cost is $1.50 per pound.

What is the approximate weight of just the frame, minus axles and springs?
What does a tub and cowl, completely stripped, weigh?

Thanks in advance.

 

[stayalert]

I dunno but check if its weight of item being dipped or weight of material dragged from dipping tank...I'm guessing you're talking about galvanizing or some sort of zinc???

 

[e rock]

What does a tub and cowl, completely stripped, weigh?

You might want to reconsider having the tub hot-dipped. The frame seems like a good idea, if a bit pricy. IIRC, I've heard that hot-dipping the sheet metal will cause it to warp.

 

[greencruiser]

my frame wieght was 250lbs wiht all removed including the back crossmember and the two angle braces

just heavy enough that it takes 2 people to move it around

 

[labartonmd]

This would be the dip just to get rid of the accumulated paint , rust and gunk so I can start the patchwork without a lot of moaning and groaning. lol!

 

[Soul_Man]

Where would you get it dipped????

I've been thinking about dipping mine (rather than sandblasting it), but I have NO idea where to look. What would I look for under the Yellow Pages/Online?? I don't even know what kind of buisiness would do it.

I think dipping would get more of the nooks and crannies that a blaster can't get. Especially getting the inside of the boxed parts of the frame.

 

[HI^C]

little bit of room, and time

look at caustic solution, or electrolysis (SP).

most strippers use a caustic based solution, you can do it yourself if you wanted.

 

[RHINO]

soul man if you look at plating shops. most of them do hot tanking. if not they could tell you where.

 

[labartonmd]

Well, I had thought about doing it myself until one of my patients showed me some chemical burns on his hands and arms from an accidental spill of the muriatic acid. 1 year later and some have still not healed so its skin graft time for him. There are some things that may not be worth a DIY attempt.

 

[labartonmd]

I'd still like to know how much a stock tob and cowl weighs.

 

[Scott R]

600lbs for the tub.

 

[labartonmd]

thanks