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Elaine Benes · Joined: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 1416

Take the lenses off and get help...

What size are the lens hex head cap bolts ? 5/32 ?

For that matter, if you're alone and have the time, you can take the lenses off, the top, sides, then all three tubes, then the rest of the chassis. No individual piece will weigh more than about 40lbs or so...

I use a pneumatic wheel fridge cart, which is relatively small. You can lay it down, slide a projector onto it, strap it in place with a couple of old belts, then when you get to the car, lay it against the back of the car and slide the projector up it into the back. I picked up 4 NEC PG's and an XG from the local University alone using this method, it did take two trips in my 20 year old Camry though...

dturco · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:55 am Post subject:

dturco · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:03 am Post subject:

Ile · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:37 am Post subject:

I picked up my 1200 Barco with small VW

Back seat was needed to tilt though and I removed lenses, so it was easier to lift pj with seller.

Heywood Jablome · Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Posts: 1548

9501LC from GovLiq, in a giant RP chassis... The 9501 went into the back of the 2003 Jetta TDI (two man lift) easily, giant RP chassis into a 5x8 garden trailer, 23 hour round trip (and I was the only driver Shocked

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secstate · Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Posts: 720

As others have stated remove the lenses that will reduce the weight considerably. Those HD10s are heavy, I would guess 15 pounds each +/- so a very good weight savings by removing them. In a Barco, I don't know about a Marquee, removing the boards and convergence tray removes another 20-30 pounds. Given you are a newbie at this, I probably wouldn't go removing boards but if you are desperate it might help.

dturco · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:57 pm Post subject:

Ridebreck · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:33 pm Post subject:

A bit too late to help dturco, but taking out the LVPS helps a bit too.

dturco · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:53 pm Post subject:

Well I'm back home with the Marquee intact so far. The seller had someone working on his home and together they loaded it for me, slid it right in the back on the quilts I brought with me. Now I am waiting for my neighbor to come home so he and a friend can carry it upstairs for me.

Time is 4:30 drove 250 mile round trip, stopped for lunch, sat out side on the dock and had crabs and fried fish. 70 degrees and sunny for a change . So far it's been a good day except for my aching back. Rolling Eyes

Oh, and by the way........ it has GT-17 lenses Thumbs Up

emdawgz1 · Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 7949

dturco · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:02 pm Post subject:

Emdawg

It was the projector I saw in VA. that I said i didn't like. But with further research it turn out to be pretty good. I not sure if you know Jeff Smith over on avs but that is who I bought it from. It is supposed to be a tricked out M/P modedd ultra boards and upgraded power supplies ETC. As for a steal not exactly but under $2500.00 Smile

Kiev Savoie · Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 432

for a 9500 from a pro, i would say that IS a steal.

dturco · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:09 pm Post subject:

Mr. Green · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:28 pm Post subject:

Sweet.

So what do you think of the 3 gunned tank, now that it's in your house? Wink

Don't worry, within 6 months you'll hardly notice it anymore.

Do you know what Jeff replaced the 9500 with? Digital?

Keep us informed on your progress. Pictures are always good too. Thumbs Up

Zebu Fellenz · Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 2567

Mr. Green · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:48 pm Post subject:

dturco · Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:30 am Post subject:

Mr. Green · Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:47 am Post subject:

I think it's like 185 pounds or something. My pg+ is 126 pounds and I find it heavy... by myself.