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Fortunateson · 10-17-2021, 02:06 PM

As the title says can anyone give me a good estimate on the weight of the empty body shell of a ‘32 5 W coupe?

Ronnieroadster · 10-17-2021, 02:13 PM

Since United Pacific makes a perfect steel reproduction of the Deuce five window check with them on the shipping weight

DavidG · 10-17-2021, 02:39 PM

Originally 551 pounds fully trimmed according to Ford's General Traffic Department General Letter #14, dated 12/7/1932.

Fortunateson · 10-17-2021, 03:02 PM

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Thanks David. The reason I’m asking is that I just got a heck of a deal on a 440/880 electric hoist and though it would be a better way to lift off the body than using my engine hoist. Now I need the same info for a ‘56 Meteor/Ford hardtop!

10-17-2021, 02:13 PM	#2
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,525	Re: Body Weight of a ‘32 5W? Since United Pacific makes a perfect steel reproduction of the Deuce five window check with them on the shipping weight __________________ I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH

10-17-2021, 02:39 PM	#3
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,095	Re: Body Weight of a ‘32 5W? Originally 551 pounds fully trimmed according to Ford's General Traffic Department General Letter #14, dated 12/7/1932.

10-17-2021, 03:02 PM	#4
Fortunateson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 511	Re: Body Weight of a ‘32 5W? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks David. The reason I’m asking is that I just got a heck of a deal on a 440/880 electric hoist and though it would be a better way to lift off the body than using my engine hoist. Now I need the same info for a ‘56 Meteor/Ford hardtop!

10-17-2021, 02:06 PM	#1
Fortunateson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 511	Body Weight of a ‘32 5W? As the title says can anyone give me a good estimate on the weight of the empty body shell of a ‘32 5 W coupe?