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Jtrux · 08-03-2010, 12:42 AM

I've got some ideas i've been tossing around for building a cart or some sawhorses for my tub but i'm curious as to what you all have been building.

SeventyOne · 08-03-2010, 04:57 PM

Here is my build thread with the body cart I made.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385110

Specs are in this thread (design taken from Classic383)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=342392&page=2

Let me know if you have any questions about it.

Critter · 08-03-2010, 05:42 PM

I personally feel more comfortable with a 1 piece cart as opposed to two saw horses. Seems like the one piece would move around easier and be more stable. Then of course, put some casters on the bottom!

SONOSADSACK · 08-03-2010, 07:36 PM

This is what i'm using

Jtrux · 08-03-2010, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeventyOne

Here is my build thread with the body cart I made.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385110

Specs are in this thread (design taken from Classic383)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=342392&page=2

Let me know if you have any questions about it.

Did you have any issues with the body flexing without any bracing??

Both look very nice!

my90k5 · 08-03-2010, 08:07 PM

I plan on using the one like SONOSADSACK is using. I like the idea of a solid metal base while you do the sheet metal work. What are you planing with the body SONOSADSACK? same color or a complete makeover?

SONOSADSACK · 08-03-2010, 09:32 PM

Jtrux
I have been very happy with this jig and as you can see in the pictures I can also put it on a rotisserie (hopefully very soon!!)

my90k5
Replaced rockers next I’ll find out what ugly may hide beneath the ochre. As far as future color, I go back and forth between something new and keeping her as is.

SeventyOne · 08-04-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

Did you have any issues with the body flexing without any bracing??

My tub has minimal rot but I have no way of knowing until i put it back on the frame.

HarleyT · 08-04-2010, 10:00 PM

here's what mine looks like. I think I have about $100 into mine, 4 casters from harbor frieght and 2 16 ft sticks of 2 inch sq tubing.

my90k5 · 08-04-2010, 10:17 PM

simple yet effective. Nice build HarleyT

Critter · 08-04-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by my90k5

simple yet effective. Nice build HarleyT

That's pretty much what I have been envisioning in my head, just need to build it now.

chevyblazer · 08-04-2010, 11:43 PM

awesome idea koool nice blazer

my90k5 · 08-05-2010, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SONOSADSACK

my90k5
Replaced rockers next I’ll find out what ugly may hide beneath the ochre. As far as future color, I go back and forth between something new and keeping her as is.

I've done the same with mine. I'm thinking of keeping it original, I think it would look awesome in it's original state just new looking. Then again that Cyber Grey looks really sharp, lol see?

**Tom Vogel** · 08-05-2010, 09:00 AM

Heres what we built. BTW... we first used some of the harbor freight castors... they started going flat after about three weeks (fwiw)... we ended up relacing those with solid tires.

HarleyT · 08-06-2010, 09:19 PM

Yeah the harbor frieght tires go flat so I just filled them with slime or fix a flat. Now just need to get some time to work on it.

08-03-2010, 12:42 AM	#1
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Body cart ideas I've got some ideas i've been tossing around for building a cart or some sawhorses for my tub but i'm curious as to what you all have been building. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

08-03-2010, 04:57 PM	#2
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: Body cart ideas Here is my build thread with the body cart I made. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385110 Specs are in this thread (design taken from Classic383) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=342392&page=2 Let me know if you have any questions about it.

08-03-2010, 05:42 PM	#3
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Body cart ideas I personally feel more comfortable with a 1 piece cart as opposed to two saw horses. Seems like the one piece would move around easier and be more stable. Then of course, put some casters on the bottom! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

08-03-2010, 07:36 PM	#4
SONOSADSACK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 301	Re: Body cart ideas This is what i'm using Attached Images

08-03-2010, 08:07 PM	#6
my90k5 72 K/5 Junkie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Western PA Posts: 453	Re: Body cart ideas I plan on using the one like SONOSADSACK is using. I like the idea of a solid metal base while you do the sheet metal work. What are you planing with the body SONOSADSACK? same color or a complete makeover? __________________ 72 k/5 CST 350 SM465 NP205 My Build Progress

08-03-2010, 09:32 PM	#7
SONOSADSACK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 301	Re: Body cart ideas Jtrux I have been very happy with this jig and as you can see in the pictures I can also put it on a rotisserie (hopefully very soon!!) my90k5 Replaced rockers next I’ll find out what ugly may hide beneath the ochre. As far as future color, I go back and forth between something new and keeping her as is.

08-04-2010, 10:00 PM	#9
HarleyT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Memphis,Tn. Posts: 145	Re: Body cart ideas here's what mine looks like. I think I have about $100 into mine, 4 casters from harbor frieght and 2 16 ft sticks of 2 inch sq tubing. Last edited by HarleyT; 04-10-2011 at 09:44 PM.

08-04-2010, 10:17 PM	#10
my90k5 72 K/5 Junkie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Western PA Posts: 453	Re: Body cart ideas simple yet effective. Nice build HarleyT __________________ 72 k/5 CST 350 SM465 NP205 My Build Progress

08-04-2010, 11:43 PM	#12
chevyblazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: tijuana b.c. Posts: 221	Re: Body cart ideas awesome idea koool nice blazer __________________ cucharitas customs

08-05-2010, 09:00 AM	#14
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Body cart ideas Heres what we built. BTW... we first used some of the harbor freight castors... they started going flat after about three weeks (fwiw)... we ended up relacing those with solid tires. Attached Images

08-06-2010, 09:19 PM	#15
HarleyT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Memphis,Tn. Posts: 145	Re: Body cart ideas Yeah the harbor frieght tires go flat so I just filled them with slime or fix a flat. Now just need to get some time to work on it.



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