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06-29-2005, 01:05 AM | #1 |
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Cab Dolley
Looking for plans on making a cab dolley seems like I saw one made out of 4x4 lumber about 2 years ago.
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06-29-2005, 01:18 AM | #2 |
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same here
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06-29-2005, 09:24 AM | #3 |
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Here is a pic of one I made recently for my blazer tub and it works great. I can get you demensions if you need them.
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06-29-2005, 09:44 AM | #4 |
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We made a retangular dolly for our Camaro shell a few years back. Four 4x4 treated posts bolted togetther on big casters similar to what ChevyFarmer posted.
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06-29-2005, 12:09 PM | #5 |
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Here's mine, I made it long so I could tilt the cab back and clean/paint the underside as well.
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07-02-2005, 01:52 PM | #6 |
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I was planning to build one from square box tubing as a rolling table, with legs that have a smaller tube box inside so I could raise and lower the platform to clear the frame when I take off and re-install the cab. I would use the floor jack to raise the cab up, then, remove the fixed pins at the heighth that I wanted it, then re-install the pins to clear the frame. I have a design for it, using casters to move it around the yard, but I have yet to fab this up....
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07-02-2005, 04:15 PM | #7 |
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RPOZ11, that's a great idea to have adjustable position legs. Probably less tippy off the vehicle with lowered legs.
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07-02-2005, 07:03 PM | #8 |
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I like the designs, but as a suggestion I'd put soft wheels on it, it would make it a lot easier to move around. I move office furniture all day for a living, and we ditched the hard wheels on all our carts for soft ones, and it makes a helluva difference. I'd be willing to bet a fully loaded cart with panels could weigh close to what a stripped cab weighs.
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07-02-2005, 09:05 PM | #9 |
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I picked up a bakery cart out of a dumpster at a local Sam's Club (friend works there), and it works great for what I need.
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07-02-2005, 09:33 PM | #10 |
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i always make mine out of scrap lumber, they're quick to fab at less than an hour and easy to modify. i like bigger size wheels also makes for easier rolling . i get wheels at the harbor frieght store
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07-03-2005, 10:15 PM | #11 |
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I Got some free 2x2 steel . I made a dolley this weekend same basic design as chevyfarmers dolley I will try to post a picture the first of the week.
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07-03-2005, 10:40 PM | #12 |
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Someone posted these dimensions and pics about 4 years ago. Sorry I didn't save original posters name.
Mine is similar but I raised the height of the bottom side board so I could slide my cherry picker under the whole dolly to lift cab. I showed it in the last pic. I also changed the dimensions alittle on mine as far as where the dolly meets the cab. Personal preference I guess.
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07-03-2005, 11:58 PM | #13 |
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I bought this little "cab" dolly at a local tool rental about three (3) years ago for $200.
The great think is when not using for a cab you can use for so many other things!! Last edited by jec; 07-03-2005 at 11:59 PM. |
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