Moving a Gold Crown IV

DaveK

DaveK

Still crazy after all these years
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I am looking to buy a used 9' GCIV, but the only ones I can find are a days drive from me. So I am curious about the work in moving the table. After searching and reading in this forum it looks like a reasonable task but I have a few questions for anyone who cares to help .....

- what are the dimensions of the slates ? I am wondering if they will fit in my truck.
- what do the slates weight ? Any idea about the frame weight ? I am wondering if my truck will take the weight, or if I need to tow a trailer instead.
- Any idea how much it might cost to ship a 9' GCIV about 1000 miles ?

Thanks for any help,

Dave

PS if anyone knows where I can get a reasonable used 9' GC closer the middle of the Canadian prairies I am all ears :cool:
 
When I got my 10' Centennial I paid a mechanic to take it down and load it for me.

It is similiar construction to the Centennial.

I put the slates in my 3/4 ton p/u they were framed slates and I made sure no staples were in the framing and they rode great in the p/u bed. get some large cardboard boxes and use them inbetween the slates.

The rest of the table, rails, skirts, frame and legs went in a 6 x 12 Uhaul.

The frame is HEAVY and I kept it in 1 piece. I think it can be taken apart but if you have a trailer and can get it in the destination room I would not take it apart.

Hire a pro to take it apart and load it - you will not be sorry.

Hire a pro for your setup and recover.

I spoke to John from OTLB and I think he moved one with a mini van but he is a professional and you should not try to do this at home:thumbup:
 
Moving a Gold Crown

DaveK,

Looks like all the real pros are busy, but I can answer some of your questions.

A disassembled GC fits easily in a full size pickup. No trailer needed.

Slates are about 225 lbs each. Approx 35 x 56 inches. GCIII's disassemble with a ratchet, 3 sockets and a couple of screwdrivers. Very simple, but some heavy lifting involved.

There are too many problems associated with commercial shipping of a pool table. Take a long weekend and go get it yourself.

PM me if you need any details.:thumbup:

Joe
 
I fit a 10' GC Snooker in a standard full size pickup bed no problem. That was with the frame assembled and legs and stretcher disassembled. You might run into trouble if you have the really short bed like on the half ton crew cabs though.
 
jfred0826 said:
DaveK,

Looks like all the real pros are busy, but I can answer some of your questions.

A disassembled GC fits easily in a full size pickup. No trailer needed.

Slates are about 225 lbs each. Approx 35 x 56 inches. GCIII's disassemble with a ratchet, 3 sockets and a couple of screwdrivers. Very simple, but some heavy lifting involved.

There are too many problems associated with commercial shipping of a pool table. Take a long weekend and go get it yourself.

PM me if you need any details.:thumbup:

Joe
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A razor blade knife in case the slates are bondo'ed and an allen wrench for the pockets too.

JC
 
Moving a Gold Crown

metmot said:
A razor blade knife in case the slates are bondo'ed and an allen wrench for the pockets too.

JC
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JC,

You are quite right, sir.

The razor knife reminds me that my second hand GCIII has pinned slates. That would not be obvious under bondo. I was of the impression that pinned slates were only on I's and II's. However, there is a date stamp on the edge of the slate that looks like Nov 1978.

I guess mine is an early III, that had one of the leftover GCII slate sets.

Joe
 
Thanks for the comments, much appreciated. I am now looking at a 9' commercial Dufferin table 3 hours from me. I expect the move will be similar to as suggested here ... but a one day affair rather than a 3 day excursion (although I always enjoy a visit to the USA). Thanks again, and look for pictures in a few months :thumbup:

Dave
 
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