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agnes the dog · 03-15-2013, 10:01 AM

Anyone know how much a short step bed (55-66) weighs? I am trying to figure out the best way to pull it off so I can relocate the gas tank. Might call friends or just buy a shop crane. Harbor Freight has a 1 ton on sale for $100. The local tool place rents them for $60 a day - ouch!!! Suggestions?
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klutz51 · 03-15-2013, 10:54 AM

I HAVE A HARBOR FRIEGHT ENGINE HOIST MY NEIGHBOR GAVE ME AND I USED IT TO PULL MY 51 BED OFF, I USED TOW STRAPS WORKED GREAT

agnes the dog · 03-15-2013, 11:39 AM

Cool. Thanks. Seems like it would be more cost effective to spend the $100 on a new one than to rent one. Just didn't want to buy one if it wouldn't lift it safely. I appreciate your input.
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OrrieG · 03-15-2013, 03:46 PM

Two big guys or three average guys or half a dozen Hooters girls...

agnes the dog · 03-15-2013, 04:12 PM

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Two big guys or three average guys or half a dozen Hooters girls...

Heading to Hooters now! Thanks for the idea!!!!
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Red Foreman · 03-15-2013, 04:30 PM

We Don't have Hooters down our neck of the woods

agnes the dog · 03-15-2013, 05:10 PM

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We Don't have Hooters down our neck of the woods

You should move.
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solidaxel · 03-16-2013, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Foreman

We Don't have Hooters down our neck of the woods

............... O K, what do you call them, Down Under !!

klutz51 · 03-15-2013, 07:02 PM

LOOK ON CRAIGSLIST YOU WILL FIND ONE EVEN HALF THAT PRICE.

Darty1987 · 03-15-2013, 07:11 PM

I have a 53 that just my brother and I pulled off.
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**LEEVON** · 03-18-2013, 01:54 AM

Without a tailgate or bed floor it's an easy two man job. With wood floor I still wouldn't hesitate. Just a wild guess, but I'd say it was only around 200 pounds. My father in law helped me put mine on the frame recently and he's got gimpy hands. Honestly the hoist will do it, but it's awkward...just find a friend who needs a beer. Now the cab, well that's a different story!

Do Work 93YJ · 03-18-2013, 10:39 AM

Two guys but three would make it a lot easier.
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Bierkan · 03-18-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by agnes the dog

Anyone know how much a short step bed (55-66) weighs? I am trying to figure out the best way to pull it off so I can relocate the gas tank. Might call friends or just buy a shop crane. Harbor Freight has a 1 ton on sale for $100. The local tool place rents them for $60 a day - ouch!!! Suggestions?
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I've moved mine with two, but it has no floor in it. I've also rolled mine off the back onto its end to modify the cross bracing to fit the new frame by myself. Got it back on by myself, too.

03-15-2013, 10:01 AM	#1
agnes the dog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 272	Bed weight? Anyone know how much a short step bed (55-66) weighs? I am trying to figure out the best way to pull it off so I can relocate the gas tank. Might call friends or just buy a shop crane. Harbor Freight has a 1 ton on sale for $100. The local tool place rents them for $60 a day - ouch!!! Suggestions? Posted via Mobile Device

03-15-2013, 10:54 AM	#2
klutz51 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: colorado Posts: 114	Re: Bed weight? I HAVE A HARBOR FRIEGHT ENGINE HOIST MY NEIGHBOR GAVE ME AND I USED IT TO PULL MY 51 BED OFF, I USED TOW STRAPS WORKED GREAT

03-15-2013, 11:39 AM	#3
agnes the dog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 272	Re: Bed weight? Cool. Thanks. Seems like it would be more cost effective to spend the $100 on a new one than to rent one. Just didn't want to buy one if it wouldn't lift it safely. I appreciate your input. Posted via Mobile Device

03-15-2013, 03:46 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Bed weight? Two big guys or three average guys or half a dozen Hooters girls... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

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Red Foreman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 549	Re: Bed weight? We Don't have Hooters down our neck of the woods __________________ RIP John (Lambis), my beloved Father & best Friend. My Build 56 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486721

03-15-2013, 07:02 PM	#9
klutz51 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: colorado Posts: 114	Re: Bed weight? LOOK ON CRAIGSLIST YOU WILL FIND ONE EVEN HALF THAT PRICE.

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Darty1987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Richland, MS Posts: 7	Re: Bed weight? I have a 53 that just my brother and I pulled off. Posted via Mobile Device

03-18-2013, 01:54 AM	#11
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Bed weight? Without a tailgate or bed floor it's an easy two man job. With wood floor I still wouldn't hesitate. Just a wild guess, but I'd say it was only around 200 pounds. My father in law helped me put mine on the frame recently and he's got gimpy hands. Honestly the hoist will do it, but it's awkward...just find a friend who needs a beer. Now the cab, well that's a different story! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

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Do Work 93YJ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Covington Ga Posts: 37	Re: Bed weight? Two guys but three would make it a lot easier. Posted via Mobile Device



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