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javabug
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« on: June 13, 2010, 22:35:57 pm »
I'm going to be replacing my swing axle trans this summer (bank account willing), and while everything is out I want to roll the car outside and scrub/powerwash etc back there.  The catch is I have to roll the car out of the garage and into my grass to have it where I need it to do the job, so the ol' floor jack is out.

Been trying to think of a setup bolt to the frame horns so I can move the car easily.  Since I am a crappy fabricator/engineer, I'm not coming up with much clever.  Anybody got any good ideas?

Since this could be of help with projects, thought "In Da Werks" is a good place for it.
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« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2010, 23:04:37 pm »
I had the same problem when we converted my car to IRS, so I made something to roll it.
It looks crappy but it works fine.

You may use it but it will cost a fortune to ship it I think  Roll Eyes But it's verry easy to make  Grin

Good luck!

Wout
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« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2010, 23:43:53 pm »
its an easy fix  just buy a rear solid trans mount bolt it the the frame horns  then get a 10 inch HD. wheel caster from harbor freight of a hardware store you can bolt the wheel to the mount or weld it
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javabug
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« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2010, 17:50:26 pm »
See, I never thought of using a trans cradle mount.  I'm so lame...

Thanks guys.
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« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2010, 17:58:19 pm »
Yeah I wouldn't have either. I was thinking of using a piece of angle iron and drilling two holes but that sounds easier.

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« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2010, 18:54:22 pm »
here are two dollys i made for my 67 nova and  a body dolly for my 58 vw   See Pictures on My WebSite http://shubee2.spaces.live.com
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