Which body dolly is best? (pics)

sportin-wood · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 9:07 pm Post subject: Which body dolly is best? (pics)

I'm getting ready to remove the body on my '66 project. I've seen 2 kinds of body dollies I like. I'm wondering which would be best to copy. Any advnatage of one over the other? The major difference is the distance between the 4X4 posts that the body sits on - one is a little wider than the other, so one body pretty much sits on the posts even with the fender wells. Any opinions or advice is appreciated. (thanks to the guys whose dollies I'm posting pictures of as a reference!)

Body dolly A:
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Body dolly B:
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Cousin of a Porsche · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 9:35 pm Post subject:

I am the one that build the second one. They are pretty much the same. I builds mine so the body rested on the heater channels with the ability to move the body forward and backwards to get to all the metal under the channels. Also I had to keep it short so everything would fit in my garage. I will say I like the wooden reinforcement on the top one. I tried to use metal brackets and ended up using additional wood supports. One more thing, get the biggest wheels you can. Mine are from harbor freight, they work good but it is tough getting back in the garage because the little step at the garage door.
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sportin-wood · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 9:45 pm Post subject:

Cool, thanks. Does your rolling pan fit underneath your dolly? I know those casters are rated for different weights. I'd better get something heavy duty, maybe rated between 750 to 1000 lbs to be safe?
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krusher · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 2:24 am Post subject:

dolly A will leave you room to weld in heater channels if you have to.
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sportin-wood · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:59 am Post subject:

Luckily my heater channels don't need replacing. Any other thoughts out there?? Anyone?? Anxious

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schell '59 · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 4:40 pm Post subject:

i have a lift so no need to roll the body over the chassis...just lift it up,,roll it outta the way and place it on a roller cart.
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66vwkaferresto · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:01 pm Post subject:

I opted for the longer version so that I would have access to my heater channels... I think either will serve your purpose.

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66vwkaferresto · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:07 pm Post subject:

If you decide the long version works here's a link to how I put mine together for a point of reference.

http://66vwkaferresto.com/2011/10/17/body-cart-construction/

sportin-wood · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:35 am Post subject:

Cool, thanks for the link. That'll help. I'm also going with the longer version. Although it's going to be set on top of dirt (not by choice), so putting casters on the bottom won't help. Hopefully I get a concrete slab poured and I can then put casters on. Right now my work space is going to be my back yard, and I have one of those metal carports scheduled to be put up for my project.
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NCdad · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:49 am Post subject:

post some pics when you can.
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66vwkaferresto · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:04 pm Post subject:

Even if it goes on dirt there is a solution... below is a link to Harbor Frieght and the 10" pneumatic caster they offer. Just shorten the upright 4x4's to adjust for the added height of the wheel and you are set.

http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-pneumatic-swivel-caster-38944.html

Good luck!

legotech7 · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:12 pm Post subject:

I made this with my granddaughter, in about 20 min. Its the longer one so I can work on my heater channels and roll the pan under it. I added 2x4 gussets at each corner for strength and added safety . Not pictured.

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AZ65CalBug · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:17 pm Post subject:

I've run one like this.. never had issues. Even moving it, it never felt like it was going to fold over.

The problem I had before with legotech7 design was if those tiny wheels got into a crack and I was pushing it, the dolly felt like it was going to fold..

I then added braces and larger tires. MAN! Is it nice!

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sportin-wood · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:06 pm Post subject:

legotech7 · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:35 pm Post subject:

Already put mine to the test. My garage floor has no cracks and I can do a 360 with it in my garage. But I agree I would much rather have the bigger wheels. Mine are 3 inches and work well...

AZ65CalBug · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:26 am Post subject:

Man, I built our house and they said they would not put any expansion joints in.. But they did! I was so bummed. My neighbor doesn't have any and it's nice. That is one reason I went the 6" wheel. But yeah I can wheel it around even on the driveway with no problems.
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sportin-wood · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:46 am Post subject:

I have an older house...the garage floors have BIG freaking cracks. Some are about 2 inches wide in places - shoddy work when pouring the floor, I guess.
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