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**CUSTOM/10** · 11-02-2005, 04:03 PM

I'm planning on building a cab dolly, and was hoping someone has some plans, info or just helpful hints on building one.

Thanks
Gary

Joe67 · 11-02-2005, 04:09 PM

Mine is currently resting on a dolly made of 4x4 timbers bolted to gether and on some nice HD casters from the local home store

**67 cst swb** · 11-02-2005, 04:22 PM

I built a dolly from a old frame. I cut off just behind the trailing arm cross-member and just in front of the cab's firewall (just before the frame bends up) I left the manual transmission crossmember in for support. Then I welded casters onto the frame bottom. 2 solid and 2 swivel locking.

chevyguy_72 · 11-02-2005, 05:14 PM

i was just thinking about this. TTT

cdowns · 11-02-2005, 08:54 PM

i always use whatever scrap lumber is laying around and put wheels on it

*FormerMember* · 11-02-2005, 09:06 PM

Good question, Gary. I look forward to using it!

Give this guy some reputation!

70short/step · 11-02-2005, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by grendel

Good question, Gary. I look forward to using it!

Give this guy some reputation!

Looks like ya hit the 1,000 mark!

*FormerMember* · 11-02-2005, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 70short/step

Looks like ya hit the 1,000 mark!

Yes, I did. Thanks for noticing.

tomatocity · 11-03-2005, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 67 cst swb

I built a dolly from a old frame. I cut off just behind the trailing arm cross-member and just in front of the cab's firewall (just before the frame bends up) I left the manual transmission crossmember in for support. Then I welded casters onto the frame bottom. 2 solid and 2 swivel locking.

Excellent idea and I have a frame I am going to cut up and salvage. Excellent.

**CUSTOM/10** · 11-03-2005, 08:17 AM

The frame idea is good but I don't have a frame I'm willing to chop-up at this time. I do have casters like whats on cdowns dolly and some 2x2 angle iron. I would like to make it so I can bolt the cab down through the original cab mounting holes to keep it stable & level while working on it. Has anyone made one similar to this, if so could I get measurements and or any pic's.

Thanks guys for your ideas !!!!!!!!!!!!
Gary

Yes John you can use it, once I get it made,

*FormerMember* · 11-03-2005, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

The frame idea is good but I don't have a frame I'm willing to chop-up at this time. I do have casters like whats on cdowns dolly and some 2x2 angle iron. I would like to make it so I can bolt the cab down through the original cab mounting holes to keep it stable & level while working on it. Has anyone made one similar to this, if so could I get measurements and or any pic's.

Thanks guys for your ideas !!!!!!!!!!!!
Gary

Yes John you can use it, once I get it made,

Gary, but I have a frame we can chop up.

BTW, it's still sitting at my house, if you want those cab mounts...

**CUSTOM/10** · 11-03-2005, 09:34 AM

John, I'll look at it saturday when I stop by.

stllookn · 11-03-2005, 11:56 AM

My favorite. I can roll it around on uneven ground and it works great.

**CUSTOM/10** · 11-03-2005, 12:15 PM

Now we're talkin !!! The dolly wheels I have aren't pnuematic, so they wouldn't be any good on the dirt, ( Might have to check into pneumatic wheels ) but that's awesome.

Thanks stllookn.

Gary

stllookn · 11-03-2005, 01:55 PM

I got the pneumatic casters at Harbor Freight and they work great for rolling a cab on that dolly across my pasture...by myself. They are about $9.99/ea or so at HF. They go on sale for less occasionally.

Olden Days · 11-03-2005, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

I got the pneumatic casters at Harbor Freight and they work great for rolling a cab on that dolly across my pasture...by myself. They are about $9.99/ea or so at HF. They go on sale for less occasionally.

I have never had any luck with those really small air tires (Hand trucks and such) holding any air longer than a day. Do your HF tires hold air pretty good?

tomatocity · 11-03-2005, 03:32 PM

quote: stllookn My favorite. I can roll it around on uneven ground and it works great.
The pneumatic tires are a great idea since my storage is on dirt. We have HF here but we also have Blue Collar Supply that has many different wheels and sizes.
Just found out I might be selling the frame I was going to use so I need to look for another. I was thinking of doing the same for the bed so I would probably need another frame. Also thinking of using 2x4 box spacers to raise the cab and bed off of the frame for easy access. Any other ideas?

11-02-2005, 04:03 PM	#1
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Cab dolly info needed I'm planning on building a cab dolly, and was hoping someone has some plans, info or just helpful hints on building one. Thanks Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

11-02-2005, 04:09 PM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Cab dolly info needed Mine is currently resting on a dolly made of 4x4 timbers bolted to gether and on some nice HD casters from the local home store __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

11-02-2005, 04:22 PM	#3
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Cab dolly info needed I built a dolly from a old frame. I cut off just behind the trailing arm cross-member and just in front of the cab's firewall (just before the frame bends up) I left the manual transmission crossmember in for support. Then I welded casters onto the frame bottom. 2 solid and 2 swivel locking. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

11-02-2005, 05:14 PM	#4
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Posts: 956	Re: Cab dolly info needed i was just thinking about this. TTT

11-02-2005, 08:54 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Cab dolly info needed i always use whatever scrap lumber is laying around and put wheels on it __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 05-12-2006 at 08:06 AM.

11-02-2005, 09:06 PM	#6
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Cab dolly info needed Good question, Gary. I look forward to using it! Give this guy some reputation!

11-03-2005, 08:17 AM	#10
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Cab dolly info needed The frame idea is good but I don't have a frame I'm willing to chop-up at this time. I do have casters like whats on cdowns dolly and some 2x2 angle iron. I would like to make it so I can bolt the cab down through the original cab mounting holes to keep it stable & level while working on it. Has anyone made one similar to this, if so could I get measurements and or any pic's. Thanks guys for your ideas !!!!!!!!!!!! Gary Yes John you can use it, once I get it made, __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

11-03-2005, 09:34 AM	#12
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Cab dolly info needed John, I'll look at it saturday when I stop by. __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859 Last edited by CUSTOM/10; 11-03-2005 at 09:35 AM.

11-03-2005, 11:56 AM	#13
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Cab dolly info needed My favorite. I can roll it around on uneven ground and it works great. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 11-03-2005 at 11:57 AM.

11-03-2005, 12:15 PM	#14
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: Cab dolly info needed Now we're talkin !!! The dolly wheels I have aren't pnuematic, so they wouldn't be any good on the dirt, ( Might have to check into pneumatic wheels ) but that's awesome. Thanks stllookn. Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

11-03-2005, 01:55 PM	#15
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Cab dolly info needed I got the pneumatic casters at Harbor Freight and they work great for rolling a cab on that dolly across my pasture...by myself. They are about $9.99/ea or so at HF. They go on sale for less occasionally. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

11-03-2005, 03:32 PM	#17
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Re: Cab dolly info needed quote: stllookn My favorite. I can roll it around on uneven ground and it works great. The pneumatic tires are a great idea since my storage is on dirt. We have HF here but we also have Blue Collar Supply that has many different wheels and sizes. Just found out I might be selling the frame I was going to use so I need to look for another. I was thinking of doing the same for the bed so I would probably need another frame. Also thinking of using 2x4 box spacers to raise the cab and bed off of the frame for easy access. Any other ideas? __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.



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