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Congrats on the purchase — but I can see why movers are hesitant. A waffle frame isn’t a standard structural frame like I-beams; it’s usually a lighter, grid-style floor support that can’t handle heavy lifting or transport stresses the same way traditional frames can. That likely makes movers worrie...

It definitely seems odd that the layout and features don’t match other 1973 Skylines. You did the right thing by contacting ITBS and Skyline — they can often confirm build details from the serial number. You might also try checking with your local building department or state housing authority; they...