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Old 05-30-2010, 11:18 AM
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I built a dolly to host my 76 body while I start the body work. My question is how many people will it take to lift it? It is gutted inside and the front clip isn't on it, so its basically firewall back. Full glass and the doors are on it. I did buy lift straps but I don't think my cherry picker will lift it high enough for the dolly I built. Any ideas? I have some decent size friends. Thanks
Old 05-30-2010, 01:00 PM
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Hi B,
I'd say six people to be sure, while 4 strong people may be able to lift it.
It depends somewhat on how high they need to lift.
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Found this for you to look at.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXk14ww53v4

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Thanks guys, we did it with 6 got it up on the dolly time for body work now!
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Originally Posted by Tom1701
Found this for you to look at.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXk14ww53v4

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I'll bet at least 3 of those guys woke up sore the next day. Bad lifting position.

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