Ken'sConvertible

Does anyone know the approximate weight of a 72 cutlass vert minus the engine , transmission, drive shaft, rear end suspension? Just the body, frame and convertible top. Just wondering whether a certain trailer capacity will work, and don't have the trailer yet.
Thanks Ken

joe_padavano

Unfortunately, your question still doesn't provide sufficient information (With or without interior? With or without front suspension? etc), but here's a ballpark number. Curb weight of that car will be in the 3,700-4,000 lb range. The complete driveline and rearend with wheels and tires is about 1,000 lbs (maybe a little less), so depending on what is left on the car, I'd say you'd be in the 2,500 to 3,000 lb range.

droldsmorland

I agree with Joes estimate. It takes 8 large guys a keg of beer and several 12' 4x4s to lift a body off a frame with the full interior and all glass (young and stupid but it got the job done). Thats gotta be in the 1500-2000 range. The frame and suspension has to easily be another 7-800.
Work the other way. Engine is 550-650 small or big block the trans is 150ish for TH350-400 the drive shaft is 25ish the rear is 100ish. Thats 875ish Subtract ishes from 3700 = ~2825...ish

Ken'sConvertible

Thanks for the quick reply Joe and dr. This gives me just what I need. Have a great day.