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tony barnhill

tony barnhill

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So, anybody got an idea what a 1976 Midget weighs? And a 1974? And a 1963?
 
Tony, my '72, which is virtually identical to a '74, weighs 1701.(Haven't weighed the '74 yet.) My '63 tips the scales at 1520. I haven't got a clue as to the rubber bumper weights. (3800, 4650? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif)
Jeff
 
Moss lists the 1500 at 1849#.
FYI, the MKII is listed at 1490, and the later MKIII is listed at 1701, which are close to Jeff's numbers so I would think Moss may be accurate.
 
Chris, 1701 for the '72, eh? That's cool, because the numbers I listed were actual scale weights, not book figures. Either I hit the magic combination the day I weighed it, or maybe I better have my scales recalibrated. They're right!!
Jeff
 
Ouch, I was figuring 1570 for the '74

Getting ready to build a mezzannine to store my Midgets...'76 & '74 will go on it & '63 will go on 4-post lift...so, need to figure dead weight of 3500!
 
Well, one thing to consider is the difference between unladen weight and curb weight. Moss doesn't list both for all models. The early MkIII is listed as 1510# unladen and the late is 1701# curb.
 
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Chris, 1701 for the '72, eh? That's cool, because the numbers I listed were actual scale weights, not book figures. Either I hit the magic combination the day I weighed it, or maybe I better have my scales recalibrated. They're right!!
Jeff

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Jeff,
Somehow I missed this post. That is pretty funny that they match up. Assuming the difference in unladen and curb weights are the same for a MKIII and a 1500, a bare bones 1500 should weigh around 1658#. Splitting hairs I guess, I don't think Tony wants to build the mezzanine within a 191# safety factor.
 
Well, Tuesday I'll wander over to the local factory that makes those architectural beams & tell them what I want to build - think 3500 pounds will be good - & let them tell me what size beams/wood to use.
 
Tony, if I were you, I'd build it for more than 3500 lbs. What if in the future, you decided to put an MGB shell, or a TD, or a bunch of parts up there? You might end up having more weight than originally intended. Better to build it a little overkill.
 
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