Troy's Build Questions as I go along

[Troy]

Thanks Laszlo

[Troy]

Hey All,

I have another question... what is the approximate weight of a '55 2dht chassis?

[chevynut]

Are you talking about a bare frame or a whole rolling chassis? What's on it?

[Troy]

I'm asking about a bare chassis. I'm going to get mine powder coated and I need to know what trailer I need to rent.

[55 Rescue Dog]

I'm guessing around 300 lbs. I hauled my frame on a 5x10 trailer 200 miles and unloaded myself with a cherry picker.
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[Troy]

Thanks, I may try that!!

[BamaNomad]

I call a totally bare frame ... just a stripped FRAME...

With axles and suspension parts attached... that makes it a CHASSIS...

[chevynut]

I'm asking about a bare chassis. I'm going to get mine powder coated and I need to know what trailer I need to rent.

A bare stock frame is 275 pounds +/-. I've weighed one. Two guys can lift one....my son and I did it many, many times.

[chevynut]

I call a totally bare frame ... just a stripped FRAME...
With axles and suspension parts attached... that makes it a CHASSIS...

That's what I always thought too, but here's the actual definition from two sources:

Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford Languages

chas·sisnoun
noun: chassis; plural noun: chassis

the base frame of a motor vehicle or other wheeled conveyance.



Merriam-Webster
chassis noun

chas·​sis ˈcha-sē

ˈsha-sē

plural chassis ˈcha-sēz

ˈsha-sēz

: the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) Leaf springs are attached to the car's chassis.

also : the frame and working parts (as of an automobile or electronic device) exclusive of the body or housing


In a similar way, I always thought "motor" was electric and "engine" was gas. Car guys call an "engine" a "motor" but most other people don't.

[Troy]

"In a similar way, I always thought "motor" was electric and "engine" was gas. Car guys call an "engine" a "motor" but most other people don't."

My dad always told me this, he is still telling me this!!! I would say I need to work on my motor and he would say, "what's wrong with you heater, doesn't the blower work?

Thanks for the info!!!