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xs-style · 12-10-2008, 01:44 PM

..Also feel free to throw in other helpful home made tools if youve got em.

Im hoping to really get started on my '78 over the christmas holliday. I was wondering if anyone had any measurements for a body dolly. I guess Id need
two really, one for the cab and one for the bed.

I built one similar to this one while working on a previous corvette project, and I assumed something like this would be very helpful for our trucks as well. So of anyone has one, Id like to see how you put it together. Ideally, Id have one for the cab, one for the bed, and put the chassis (with wheels on) on casters. Anyhow, lets see what folks have.

Sub-versive · 12-10-2008, 02:16 PM

The search funtion ^^^ up there is your friend.
Here is one offered through one of the board vendors...
http://www.bumpandgrindgarage.com/1213226.html

*edit*
It is a set of plans for the dolly, you can PM mbgmike or rokcrln for more info. I would imagine it's a little cost prohibitive to ship something like that for most folks.

xs-style · 12-10-2008, 03:24 PM

Actually, I did search in the 73-87 section. I orriginally posted this thread there. I figured that would be the most appropriate place, considering what I was looking for. Apparently the mods thought it would this thread would be more applicable here. Meh, whatever they want is fine by me. Anyhow, in my search of that section of the forum I didnt find quite what I was looking for. Thanks for the link though. My orriginal thought was for a simple wooden body dolly to make storage and movement a little easier. That one you posted doesnt seem like it would take that much more work to build than what I had in mind, but it would be little more functional.

72BlckButy · 12-10-2008, 03:50 PM

Look into rokcrln (spelling?) for his tip and flip cab dolly. This will make your rebuild a lot easier.

Sub-versive · 12-10-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Look into rokcrln (spelling?) for his tip and flip cab dolly. This will make your rebuild a lot easier.

Just look up 2 whole posts.....

woodridge · 12-10-2008, 04:11 PM

We built a dolly for Luv2xclr8's blazer body. Just 2x4's and casters from Tractor Supply. Maybe he will post some pics of it.

tgh117 · 12-11-2008, 02:12 PM

I used a wood pallet to hold my cab up. I took 2x6's and posted down to a lower frame and mounted casters to move it around. It worked out very well, never had any issues. I don't have the dimensions of the skid at the moment, but can get them. The skid was too skinny for my step bed, had to put 2x4's across the top of it to hold the bed up. Still worked out well. Here is a pic of the cab. We put the fenders and hood on for paint, but they are just hanging out there.

12-10-2008, 01:44 PM	#1
xs-style Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawndale, NC Posts: 658	Body dollys.. ..Also feel free to throw in other helpful home made tools if youve got em. Im hoping to really get started on my '78 over the christmas holliday. I was wondering if anyone had any measurements for a body dolly. I guess Id need two really, one for the cab and one for the bed. I built one similar to this one while working on a previous corvette project, and I assumed something like this would be very helpful for our trucks as well. So of anyone has one, Id like to see how you put it together. Ideally, Id have one for the cab, one for the bed, and put the chassis (with wheels on) on casters. Anyhow, lets see what folks have.

12-10-2008, 02:16 PM	#2
Sub-versive Boss Hogg Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 2,361	Re: Body dollys.. The search funtion ^^^ up there is your friend. Here is one offered through one of the board vendors... http://www.bumpandgrindgarage.com/1213226.html edit It is a set of plans for the dolly, you can PM mbgmike or rokcrln for more info. I would imagine it's a little cost prohibitive to ship something like that for most folks. Last edited by Sub-versive; 12-10-2008 at 02:33 PM.

12-10-2008, 03:24 PM	#3
xs-style Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawndale, NC Posts: 658	Re: Body dollys.. Actually, I did search in the 73-87 section. I orriginally posted this thread there. I figured that would be the most appropriate place, considering what I was looking for. Apparently the mods thought it would this thread would be more applicable here. Meh, whatever they want is fine by me. Anyhow, in my search of that section of the forum I didnt find quite what I was looking for. Thanks for the link though. My orriginal thought was for a simple wooden body dolly to make storage and movement a little easier. That one you posted doesnt seem like it would take that much more work to build than what I had in mind, but it would be little more functional.

12-10-2008, 03:50 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Body dollys.. Look into rokcrln (spelling?) for his tip and flip cab dolly. This will make your rebuild a lot easier. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-10-2008, 04:11 PM	#6
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: Body dollys.. We built a dolly for Luv2xclr8's blazer body. Just 2x4's and casters from Tractor Supply. Maybe he will post some pics of it. __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

12-11-2008, 02:12 PM	#7
tgh117 Crazy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Emmaus, Pa Posts: 203	Re: Body dollys.. I used a wood pallet to hold my cab up. I took 2x6's and posted down to a lower frame and mounted casters to move it around. It worked out very well, never had any issues. I don't have the dimensions of the skid at the moment, but can get them. The skid was too skinny for my step bed, had to put 2x4's across the top of it to hold the bed up. Still worked out well. Here is a pic of the cab. We put the fenders and hood on for paint, but they are just hanging out there. Attached Images __________________ 77 SB Stepside in a bunch of pieces scattered around the garage.



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