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MG MG Y Type - Chassis weight

Does anybody know the weight of a bare chassis? I need to get a quote for shipping costs.
Thanks.
P Stafford

I have helped carry a few over the years - very much a 2 person job, but never weighed one.

If I has to guess I would suggest 80-90kg at the most.

Best to strap it to a pallet for transport/handling, or it will get knocked about - I have spent some time in transport depots and they rarely have time to be gentle.

Good Luck

Tony
A L SLATTERY

Thanks Tony. Someone should have told me it was a 2 person job before my last restoration as I carried in and out the garage on my own, so I'm guessing closer to 80kg.
P Stafford

Yeah, about 25 years ago I did pick one up on my own - took a few days for my spine to recover. Now I work smarter, not harder.

I do have a spare slave chassis on shop wheels, but it is away being used at the moment so unavailable to weigh.

So, are you building another special ?.

Cheers

Tony
A L SLATTERY

I have access to a bare bones chassis but as for weighing, no scales.
I was never able or tried to lift single handedly, guessing 100 kilos.
CR Dickinson

CR
What about using bathroom scales? they go over 100kg.
Position them under a piece of wood in centre of chassis.
Please take photo and post it for all of us to view. Once we know the weight, I am sure Paul would be happy to include that info on the IMGYTR website.
cheers Stuart
Stuart Duncan

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