"Moving" a Jukebox

[markz]

Anyone have experience in moving a Wurlitzer 1080? I just purchased one and I want to make sure it arrives safely.

[Ron Rich]

Didja READ, all of the above posts prior to posting this-- ?? Follow what's printed above, and you should be OK. Ron Rich

[seeburgtrashcan147]

Hi everyone. I will be moving a Seeburg 147MA “Trashcan” tomorrow. Does anyone have any words of wisdom about moving this machine? What do I need to secure down? Anything that is particularly fragile or prone to damage that I should remove or secure? Sometimes when you are in the moment, you miss common sense things, so I want to be as prepared as I can be! Thank you in advance!
Ed

[Ron Rich]

Hi Ed,
All of the forum's knowledge on this subject is in the above posts-- If you have the Service Manual Package, it may describe a proceedure ? Ron Rich

[wilitrun]

Hi Ron and everyone,
Is there any product-specific information for securing a SS160 for transport that isn't covered above? I searched the LS1 factory manual pretty thoroughly when I was considering that unit and wasn't able to find anything. I am leaning toward either removing the tone arm or the entire mech to prevent damage and ride with it up front while the rest stays in the trailer (upright of course). Also, are any of the components sensitive to freezing temperatures as I'm taking it 3 hours on the highway. I think this model's mostly solid state electronics? Thanks for any advice.

[wilitrun]

For reference, I chose to move this unit by removing the complete carriage, rotating marquee and glass, and the heavier modules that were easy to remove- the speed control and control center. I also removed the title strip board and the bass speakers. All these fragile/heavy components rode up front with me while the cabinet rode in the trailer wrapped with moving blankets to prevent wind damage. Disassembly took about 45 minutes.
This may seem extreme to some but the trip was over 2 hrs on the highway in freezing temperatures and I was able to load onto the trailer with an appliance dolly and aluminum ramp, and then load into my house up 5 stairs with no one assisting. The unit is home safe and playing beautifully with no new cosmetic damage.
The SS160 is 375lb according to the instruction manual. I'm not sure how much weight was removed but on a good quality appliance dolly it was quite manageable and controllable for a middle-aged man in average physical health. Just observe proper posture when lifting and don't try to climb/descend steep inclines, and use proper moving equipment. It worked for me. Thanks