What do you guys put your cabs, Blazer tubs, and beds on when the frame.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Alexis · 11-11-2002, 05:33 AM

...is being cleaned?? any pictures would help. need to lay the blazers tub on something and right now i'm thinking on making a frame from wood to roll it on. thanks

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-11-2002, 08:18 AM

We make frames out of 2x4 metal studs and weld them together. We put a pair of steerable wheels on the front and fixed wheels on the rear. We use wood or skids or a combination to level the body onto the frame. I have a good picture of a Burb on a cart but it is too big to post, (2048 X 1536). I can e-mail it to you if your e-mail will accept it.

Jim

minibike · 11-11-2002, 08:53 AM

2x4's...one set of swivel casters and one set that don't swivel

DINS 1 · 11-11-2002, 08:44 PM

I put my suburban body on a pickup frame. the pickup frame still has al four wheels that way i can move it from the storage shed to the shop and back when needed.

**TxGary** · 11-11-2002, 10:25 PM

Here is picture of the first cab dolly I made.

**TxGary** · 11-11-2002, 10:27 PM

Here is the dolly I use now.

Alexis · 11-11-2002, 10:37 PM

man i wish i owned a welder.........

HeavyK20 · 11-11-2002, 11:12 PM

Stilts.

XXL · 11-11-2002, 11:36 PM

Longhorn Man · 11-11-2002, 11:41 PM

I got mine on the floor of fine69's unfinished shop...although I think it is in the back of a truck now.

Hutch · 11-12-2002, 12:27 AM

Not a very good pic of the dolly, but you get the idea.
Basically a table made of angle iron with wheels.
The cab is not bolted down, but with a flat wood top you can always shift the cab around to different positions.

I like the idea of bolting the cab down to a frame for the simple fact that if you are replacing major body panels the chance of anything shifting during assembly is a lot less.
Kind of like working with a jig.

Estanley · 11-12-2002, 10:11 AM

here's mine

11-11-2002, 05:33 AM	#1
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	What do you guys put your cabs, Blazer tubs, and beds on when the frame.... ...is being cleaned?? any pictures would help. need to lay the blazers tub on something and right now i'm thinking on making a frame from wood to roll it on. thanks

11-11-2002, 08:18 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	We make frames out of 2x4 metal studs and weld them together. We put a pair of steerable wheels on the front and fixed wheels on the rear. We use wood or skids or a combination to level the body onto the frame. I have a good picture of a Burb on a cart but it is too big to post, (2048 X 1536). I can e-mail it to you if your e-mail will accept it. Jim Last edited by JimKshortstep4x4; 11-11-2002 at 08:21 AM.

11-11-2002, 08:53 AM	#3
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	2x4's...one set of swivel casters and one set that don't swivel Attached Images __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

11-11-2002, 08:44 PM	#4
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	I put my suburban body on a pickup frame. the pickup frame still has al four wheels that way i can move it from the storage shed to the shop and back when needed. __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro

11-11-2002, 10:25 PM	#5
TxGary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bowie, Texas 76230 Posts: 1,059	Here is picture of the first cab dolly I made. Attached Images __________________ 71 C-10 SWB 1969 C-30 Custom Camper Motorhome Restoration in progress. 2020 Chevy 2500 Crew 4x4 LTZ Diesel 2024 Chevy Tahoe Z71 4X4 2015 Diamond C 22' HD car hauler Bowie, Texas 76230

11-11-2002, 10:27 PM	#6
TxGary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bowie, Texas 76230 Posts: 1,059	Here is the dolly I use now. Attached Images __________________ 71 C-10 SWB 1969 C-30 Custom Camper Motorhome Restoration in progress. 2020 Chevy 2500 Crew 4x4 LTZ Diesel 2024 Chevy Tahoe Z71 4X4 2015 Diamond C 22' HD car hauler Bowie, Texas 76230

11-11-2002, 10:37 PM	#7
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	man i wish i owned a welder.........

11-11-2002, 11:12 PM	#8
HeavyK20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Richmond, WI Posts: 547	Stilts. Attached Images __________________ Eric 1969 K20, 465/205 package

11-11-2002, 11:36 PM	#9
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	__________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

11-11-2002, 11:41 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I got mine on the floor of fine69's unfinished shop...although I think it is in the back of a truck now.

11-12-2002, 12:27 AM	#11
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Not a very good pic of the dolly, but you get the idea. Basically a table made of angle iron with wheels. The cab is not bolted down, but with a flat wood top you can always shift the cab around to different positions. I like the idea of bolting the cab down to a frame for the simple fact that if you are replacing major body panels the chance of anything shifting during assembly is a lot less. Kind of like working with a jig. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

11-12-2002, 10:11 AM	#12
Estanley Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Eatonton, GA, USA Posts: 191	here's mine Attached Images

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