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pritch · 02-21-2009, 10:55 PM

I got a few ideas from some others I'd seen and awhile back we had this leftover steel from a job so I put it to use. I drew up a plan and cut all the pieces:

Square up the frame and tack it together:

Flip it over and attach some wheels:

Flip it back over and build up the rest of it:

I made it high enough so I can work on the bottom with some comfort. Probaby more heavy-duty than it needs to be, but that body could be there for several years, according to my schedule. The body will sit on it just about like shown. If I did the math right, it should be fairly level, front to back.

Now I need to enlist some helpers to lift it off the frame and onto the rack. I've heard before that 6 guys can lift a 'Burb, but a Panel is a little heavier so I'm going to try and get 8. Man, I can tell already it's gonna take a lot of beer.

CG · 02-22-2009, 01:45 AM

Never thought I would say this to a guy...Nice rack! Here is a pic of my gang that helped lift my panel on to a stand. The darn thing was pretty awkward.

jorgensensc · 02-22-2009, 01:55 AM

Looks like a good rack. If I may give one suggestion. I would get much bigger casters. Smaller casters tend to get stuck and in a bind, especially with that big heavy body. I used some casters about that size when I did the Bel Air, and afterwords I wished I had used bigger wheels. It was kinda a pain to move. Just a suggestion. Looks good good luck. I can't wait to see some progress!
Shawn

pritch · 02-22-2009, 02:34 AM

If I may give one suggestion. I would get much bigger casters.

I thought about that, but I figured since I have a pretty good concrete floor in my shop it shouldn't be tooooo much of a problem. I won't really have very much room to move it around much, anyway.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-22-2009, 08:33 AM

Nice rack! And yeah, these things are ackward and heavy. Quick question, I know panels are rare, how rare are GMC ones? Thanks in advance.

72armyswbtruck · 02-22-2009, 12:26 PM

That there looks nice and sturdy should hold up for the next few years until your done.

Skirkpat · 02-22-2009, 11:04 PM

Just a sussestion, and you may not need it, but you might want to put a 45% piece from front to back in at least one place...would hate to see it fold forward with the Panel on it?

pritch · 02-23-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skirkpat

Just a sussestion, and you may not need it, but you might want to put a 45% piece from front to back in at least one place...would hate to see it fold forward with the Panel on it?

Yeah-I've been thinking of doing that very thing. Cheap insurance.

02-21-2009, 10:55 PM	#1
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	I built this rack for my Panel today I got a few ideas from some others I'd seen and awhile back we had this leftover steel from a job so I put it to use. I drew up a plan and cut all the pieces: Square up the frame and tack it together: Flip it over and attach some wheels: Flip it back over and build up the rest of it: I made it high enough so I can work on the bottom with some comfort. Probaby more heavy-duty than it needs to be, but that body could be there for several years, according to my schedule. The body will sit on it just about like shown. If I did the math right, it should be fairly level, front to back. Now I need to enlist some helpers to lift it off the frame and onto the rack. I've heard before that 6 guys can lift a 'Burb, but a Panel is a little heavier so I'm going to try and get 8. Man, I can tell already it's gonna take a lot of beer. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

02-22-2009, 01:45 AM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,970	Re: I built this rack for my Panel today Never thought I would say this to a guy...Nice rack! Here is a pic of my gang that helped lift my panel on to a stand. The darn thing was pretty awkward. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-22-2009, 01:55 AM	#3
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: I built this rack for my Panel today Looks like a good rack. If I may give one suggestion. I would get much bigger casters. Smaller casters tend to get stuck and in a bind, especially with that big heavy body. I used some casters about that size when I did the Bel Air, and afterwords I wished I had used bigger wheels. It was kinda a pain to move. Just a suggestion. Looks good good luck. I can't wait to see some progress! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-22-2009, 02:34 AM	#4
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: I built this rack for my Panel today If I may give one suggestion. I would get much bigger casters. I thought about that, but I figured since I have a pretty good concrete floor in my shop it shouldn't be tooooo much of a problem. I won't really have very much room to move it around much, anyway. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

02-22-2009, 08:33 AM	#5
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,854	Re: I built this rack for my Panel today Nice rack! And yeah, these things are ackward and heavy. Quick question, I know panels are rare, how rare are GMC ones? Thanks in advance. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-22-2009, 12:26 PM	#6
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: I built this rack for my Panel today That there looks nice and sturdy should hold up for the next few years until your done. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

02-22-2009, 11:04 PM	#7
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: I built this rack for my Panel today Just a sussestion, and you may not need it, but you might want to put a 45% piece from front to back in at least one place...would hate to see it fold forward with the Panel on it?



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