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r_towle
post Jun 29 2019, 06:09 PM
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Does anyone have a drawing for a dolly in can use for the tub only, while I transport it to a body shop?
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post Jun 29 2019, 06:31 PM
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I have Rory’s dolly. I can take measurements for you in a day or two.

Base is 44” front to back & 46” wide, center to center.
Height is 18” center to top, without wheels.
Mounting holes to hold pins at donuts are 50” - both front to back and side to side, measured center to center.
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post Jun 29 2019, 06:34 PM
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Please do, no rush.
What are the pins?
A couple of close ups there please, if you have time.

Much appreciated
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post Jun 29 2019, 08:04 PM
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The pins make the height adjustable. They fit in the donuts so the chassis won’t slip off the dolly.
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post Jun 30 2019, 12:29 AM
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How do you load the car on to the dolly?

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post Jun 30 2019, 05:08 AM
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Sorry, not the best shots. This is made with a center rail going into sleeves on each end.
Very strong but also can be broken down to store/ship. Best, MarkAttached Image Attached Image
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post Jun 30 2019, 05:14 AM
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PS, my front supports go in the factory donuts....rear went to the engine support loops because I needed to deal with rear donut rust. Again with the center rail, the length can be adjust as needed, 911 etc.
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post Jun 30 2019, 09:05 AM
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QUOTE(mlindner @ Jun 30 2019, 07:14 AM) *

PS, my front supports go in the factory donuts....rear went to the engine support loops because I needed to deal with rear donut rust. Again with the center rail, the length can be adjust as needed, 911 etc.

My rack was built for a six so it mounts on the rear donuts. I believe Rory did most of the metalwork on a rotisserie and then moved the chassis to a dolly.

The bare chassis weighs 500-600 lbs so getting it on a dolly can be done by 4 adults or carefully jacking up each end and rolling the dolly underneath.
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post Jun 30 2019, 09:43 AM
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QUOTE(JC 914-73 @ Jun 30 2019, 02:29 AM) *

How do you load the car on to the dolly?

-john


I used a cherry picker in the front and a motorcycle jack on the rear.
Two cherry pickers are probably a better choice. They are so available now.
I attached to the car using the rotisserie fixture on the front with chain to triangulate to the picker arm.
The same can easily be done in the rear.
As I remember my lift was 24" min. maybe more.
Having the chassis hang is less precarious than supporting it on ever higher
stands or cobbled platforms.
Thank you Mark for posting the pictures.
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post Jun 30 2019, 02:40 PM
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See Jeff hails thread - page 9 for dimensions

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...6791&st=160

I’ve built it and it works well for me
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post Jul 1 2019, 12:31 PM
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Thx for the info Roly

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post Jul 1 2019, 03:36 PM
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Thx for the info Roly

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Hey John
As you know Mark has my dolly.
I don't have dimensions to send but Mark would likely be willing to help.
I can tell you that the vertical tubes are height adjustable and fit into the donuts at
the corners of the pan.
The rear top member is forward so that repairs can be made to the bulkhead and
fuel pump area. Also the engine can be installed or removed while the tub
is on the dolly.
Best
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post Jul 1 2019, 09:47 PM
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Jul 1 2019, 04:36 PM) *

I can tell you that the vertical tubes are height adjustable and fit into the donuts at
the corners of the pan.
The rear top member is forward so that repairs can be made to the bulkhead and
fuel pump area. Also the engine can be installed or removed while the tub
is on the dolly.



nice design but with such tight tolerances (tube fitting precisely into the donut holes) I would think you'd need to have some allowability for differences from one chassis to another.

Mine was built in two hours with 4x4 blocks of wood and four Harbor Freight castors. Simple, cheap, easily disposed of.
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post Jul 1 2019, 10:08 PM
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QUOTE(jmitro @ Jul 1 2019, 10:47 PM) *

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Mine was built in two hours with 4x4 blocks of wood and four Harbor Freight castors. Simple, cheap, easily disposed of.




I like this approach... Got details and pics?


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Did this one, pretty cheap and sturdy.

Cut groves in a 2x4 on the table saw and set the seam into it. made a couple passes so it didn't have to be so precise.

Don't have the measurement right now. but you get the idea.

Think I held the grooved 2x4s under the car with floor jacks and connected the cross pieces and then built the frame.

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post Jul 2 2019, 07:17 AM
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QUOTE(jmitro @ Jul 1 2019, 11:47 PM) *

QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Jul 1 2019, 04:36 PM) *

I can tell you that the vertical tubes are height adjustable and fit into the donuts at
the corners of the pan.
The rear top member is forward so that repairs can be made to the bulkhead and
fuel pump area. Also the engine can be installed or removed while the tub
is on the dolly.



nice design but with such tight tolerances (tube fitting precisely into the donut holes) I would think you'd need to have some allowability for differences from one chassis to another.

Mine was built in two hours with 4x4 blocks of wood and four Harbor Freight castors. Simple, cheap, easily disposed of.


There are any ways to skin a cat.
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post Jul 2 2019, 04:41 PM
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QUOTE(Literati914 @ Jul 1 2019, 11:08 PM) *

I like this approach... Got details and pics?


I would do it like Olympic 914 shows above. Mine was not quite that nice
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post Jul 2 2019, 10:20 PM
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Thx for the follow up post Rory.

I'm still trying to figure what will work best in my case. My car is currently with everything attached sans engine, exhaust and transaxle. Things to do are front suspension bushings, struts and rear hubs replacement, and clutch. It's very nice to have the car on a dolly while working on all of the above. The other option I'm considering is to get the QuickJack, probably more money (~$1400 Cad) but with the convenience of raising or lowering the car at ease.

John
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post Jul 3 2019, 04:53 AM
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Best of both worlds, dolly on the lift.Attached Image
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post Jul 3 2019, 02:32 PM
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This works.

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