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glassbuggy Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2005 Posts: 893
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 3:04 pm Post subject: pass the buck |
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So I'm tossing the idea around to build a buck to move bodies around to work on them, thus the post. Any of you guys build something for this purpose and wish to share pics? |
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Letterman7 Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2004 Posts: 3198 Location: Downingtown, PA
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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I did that when I pulled the body off my Sterling years ago. Pretty simple, really - I just used a pair of 10' 4x4's, put a couple casters on either end, then tied them together with a couple 2x4's on the ends. Measured how much depth I had from the fender well at the highest level to ground, added a couple inches, and simply did a "hoop" of 2x4's for both sets of wheel wells. Braced with more 2x4's to the 4x's so the hoop wouldn't move, and set the body on that. I don't think I have photos of it, though... the garage was pretty tight |
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20365 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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I just used a 2x4 frame and some cheap HF casters..... Nothing exotic or expensive.... Just sturdy (lots of screws)..... Used additional 2x4 crossmembers (adjustable) to actually support body and used "C" clamps to secure body to crossmembers....
Decided body was to low for sanding and repairs.....
Lot more pics here but they all look mostly the same....
http://www.mydune-buggy.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=1
And the obligatory "back from paint shop picture"....
Dale _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
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"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
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pallen Samba Member
Joined: February 15, 2012 Posts: 589
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wvbowtieman Samba Member
Joined: September 16, 2010 Posts: 195
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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Set at this height to work on the body....
Add a couple 2x4's to raise body higher.....
Also will hold a beetle body.... |
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didget69 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2004 Posts: 4925 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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http://www.harborfreight.com/movers-dolly-39757.html
Buy them for the wheels & toss the wood bits in the trash. Then make a 2x4 frame...
bryan _________________ I never found the need to impress people with any mechanic certifications, trophies or track wins... unless it was for Mom to post on the refrigerator door. |
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jspbtown Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2004 Posts: 5152
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Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:25 am Post subject: |
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Used it for full sized kits to buggies. Likely overkill but does it ever make wiring a snap! I just sit on my stool and wire away. |
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kustoms Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2003 Posts: 1313
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Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 11:11 am Post subject: |
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I have one I built years ago and I could not live without it. I made it out of angle stock with a few gussets. It contours the mounting base of the buggy. I could bolt the body to it or put a chassis on and the body on top. I welded 6” wheels to it. The rear wheels have brakes that I have not hooked up yet. It is working at the moment so no new photos. I will look for some and post when I find them.
Edited to add this.
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tlcurtis Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2010 Posts: 38 Location: Kent, Wa
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