Does anyone know approximately how much a 70 Chevelle convertible body and frame weight. I would like to put it on a rotisserie to do the body work, but I don't want to overload the rotisserie. There is no interior,gas tank,doors,or front end sheetmetal. Any guesses?

If it's not a home made rotisserie, you have nothing to worry about. I have put several on with no problem. But to answer you question........ http://www.chevelles.com/forum/redface.gifI don't know but I would think about 800 lbs empty. Frame (bare) is only about 200 lbs and body is likely 5-600 lbs. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gifDo it and don't sweat it. I always mount the car, lift it a few inches and shake the hell out of it. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/eek.gif If it doesn't fall then, it likely isn't going to.

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I am going to build a rotisserie similar to the commercial ones offered. I have full access to a machine shop, so it shouldn't be a problem building it. I just wasn't sure if mounting the entire frame and body was a good idea. I assume since the frame is with the body it is safe to replace quarters and floors with the whole thing on the rotisserie

I built a rotisserie using a factory one as a pattern. I used front wheel drive rear stub axles and space saver spares for my wheels and tires. I designed it so it is steerable and has a tongue so it can be towed behind a vehicle.....handy for going to car wash, sand blasting etc. I scrounged old farm machinery for most of the square tubing, along with other pieces from a local scrap yard. I bought two hydraulic jacks at a swap meet for $75.00. Not counting my time(which was considerable), I have less than $250.00 in the whole project. I'm sure that my home built unit is stronger than the factory one.
I am restoring a '57 Chevy wagon and have it mounted on the rotisserie....body and frame. I am able to rotate the whole car by myself and stop it in any position. I had no idea how nice it is to be able to "flip" a car on it's side to get to everything on the underside!!!!
It takes a while to build one of these contraptions, but the benefits are very rewarding. If you have any questions, I will be happy to help you in any way I can.