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abrahamfh

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Need some help(I know I know, when don't I). I really need some suggestions on how to create some kind of platform OR just some way to be able to spin and move Fred around without having to break a Andy RodDick type sweat(NASTYNESS).

The rear end is out, entire front suspension has been removed, Fred is nothing but a shell suspended in the air like an Angel( :sarc) on jacks. LoL!
 
Abe try some 2x4s, duct tape, baling wire and some nylon tie down straps. I am sure with your ingenuity you can make it work.

Seriously, get an old bed frame and cut and weld a dolly with some nice casters from Homey Depot and spot weld it under the car.

Mel
 
furniture moving dolly?

I've used plant stand dolly's for transmissions and the like... a shell isn't all that heavy, gut some buds and carry it! :beer
 
4 casters, some steel and weld away...you gots the mad skilzs yo!
 
I welded up this dolly when mine was a bare shell.
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"silverblueBP" said:
BINGO, Ryan wins the prize!
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A very nice plus is the height at which the car sits. Get it up where it is comfortable to work.

*Note the gussets to keep those long legs from collapsing*
 
I built mine out of 4x4 and got the pneumatic casters from harbor freight. Only thing I would do different would be to add 4 extra casters

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"AzPete" said:
Just finish the car so you don't need one......lol
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Ouch Mama!

Don't you know of anyone who works in a hospital that could simply "borrow" a gurney for a couple years? :confu
 
I mean how much weight do you really need to hold?

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You're forgetting Craig that sometimes, that orange giant from Carmel Valley arrives to help out poor Abe!
 
I had my Mustang on jackstands for a few years... did the underside from down below.... thougth about building a cart but never got around to it. For just over $200 I built a decent rotisserie for my chebby restoration project and by far was one of the best investments I made. Easy to move in and out of the garage, and made detailing and welding on the underside so much more enjoyable. cleaning, scraping, seam sealing, cutting, welding, painting etc.., is all sucky work to be doing on your back.
 
Some really awesome suggestions and ideas guys.

I received a quote off 160 dollars for the 2x2 tubing, and that's using all my own angle iron for the additional horizontal bracing I was planning. I would justify spending this plus some for a full on rotisserie but it won't fit in the garage.

I have a few more cost effective ideas. We shall see how it goes.

Thanks again everyone.
 
2" schedule 40 black iron pipe (2.375 OD, 2.067 ID) would be a cost effective material for a cart too. You can get that at any plumbing supply store or even Home Depot. I want to say its only something like $20-25 for 10ft length. Not expensive at all and plenty strong enough for a cart... No matter what you do, be sure to add some diagonal bracing to keep the legs steady.
 
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