cab dolly

[hotrod24]

well it will not be long untill i take my cab off so i would like to know the best way to build one looked on line but all i could find was some for the 40s cabs adn they are to low

[joesgarage71]

 i put my cab on a frame that i got from the john deere dealer they use them for shipping, i'll try to get a pic.

[Dragon]

Hey Dusty, If you got a welder available to you, I would come up with an adjustable type like the Eastwood Company sells....

Here's the Info for it:
Universal Vehicle Body Cart - Unpainted

Wheel around car bodies, truck cabs, truck beds, quarter panels, hoods and anything else you need to keep mobile. Supports up to 3,600 lbs. used as a work station. Expandable steel construction expands from 48" by 48"to 65" by 65"x26-1/2"H. Has 8"cast iron poly-coated casters (2 fixed & 2 swivel) Wheels do not incorporate brakes.

Personally, I would modify it slightly by adding bolting location, that way you can adjust it to the Body Mounting points, and securely mount it to the dolly....  Trust me when I say, its an Absolute Nightmare trying to worry your clumbsy self(Yep I might find a way) might knock it off the dolly, when sliding the dand thing around.....
Also I would spend some of the cash you saved(The Dolly is $499+S/H) building it yourself, and add Some Casters that have brake-locks(Yep they come in handy!!)....  Be sure to only use Grade 8 or Higher Bolts too, just to keep things from happening!

Another option, would be to go with a Basic Design, then Build it out of Wood(My Father-In has a Wood Dolly that we put together almost 5yrs ago, and it has been through the same amount of Hot Rod Projects(Yes 4-5 different Bodies have been bolted to it!)..... He used Marine Grade Wood, and it has held up nicely, concidering it spends alot time out in Wet/Damp Washington Weather!!!

[hotrod24]

ok cool i would like to see a pic

i put my cab on a frame that i got from the john deere dealer they use them for shipping, i'll try to get a pic.

[hotrod24]

yea i was going to get the dolly from eastwood but i would like to build something out of wood like your dad. Would you have pics of it or how he built it.

Hey Dusty, If you got a welder available to you, I would come up with an adjustable type like the Eastwood Company sells....

Here's the Info for it:
Universal Vehicle Body Cart - Unpainted

Wheel around car bodies, truck cabs, truck beds, quarter panels, hoods and anything else you need to keep mobile. Supports up to 3,600 lbs. used as a work station. Expandable steel construction expands from 48" by 48"to 65" by 65"x26-1/2"H. Has 8"cast iron poly-coated casters (2 fixed & 2 swivel) Wheels do not incorporate brakes.

Personally, I would modify it slightly by adding bolting location, that way you can adjust it to the Body Mounting points, and securely mount it to the dolly....  Trust me when I say, its an Absolute Nightmare trying to worry your clumbsy self(Yep I might find a way) might knock it off the dolly, when sliding the dand thing around.....
Also I would spend some of the cash you saved(The Dolly is $499+S/H) building it yourself, and add Some Casters that have brake-locks(Yep they come in handy!!)....  Be sure to only use Grade 8 or Higher Bolts too, just to keep things from happening!

Another option, would be to go with a Basic Design, then Build it out of Wood(My Father-In has a Wood Dolly that we put together almost 5yrs ago, and it has been through the same amount of Hot Rod Projects(Yes 4-5 different Bodies have been bolted to it!)..... He used Marine Grade Wood, and it has held up nicely, concidering it spends alot time out in Wet/Damp Washington Weather!!!

[Dragon]

Sorry Dusty, no pics currently, and I won't be up around him till atleast Saturday.....    The Design is a Standard Square like Eastwood's, but the Mounting Points Taper to a Wedge Design front to rear, as its mean for '32 Ford Bodies....

[hotrod24]

ok cool thanks

[86 chevy silverado]

I just built one myself this past summer based on the one pictured in this thread from eastwood.
I made mine adjustable height and used 8" pneumatic casters so I could roll it out on my lawn.
It is good for about 2000lbs for a car body, truck cab or bed. It is about 4'x4' and expands to around 6'6"x 6'6". I have about $300 into it plus my labor. I love this thing, it is something I have needed for a long time. I'm also fabbing a running engine stand from a ladder rack made out of 2"x2" sq channel, so I can run and tune my motors before installing them. 

[hotrod24]

ok man, instructions and where did you get the stuff to make it

[86 chevy silverado]

I basically made up my own drawing with measurements to accomodate what I wanted to do with it, made up a list of pieces and took it to my local metal shop and had them cut the pieces to size for me and hibernated in my garage for a weekend grinding and welding. I could dig up the 'recipe' for you if you want.

[hotrod24]

yea i would like to see how you made it

[86 chevy silverado]

2"x2" channel;
(4) main towers 12" long, (4) 36" parallel channels with nuts welded on, (4) 6" pieces with nuts welded on,
These pieces are welded together to form the 4 corners, (see pic) I welded the parallel channels to the center of the 12" upright towers with plates on bottom with drilled holes for the casters. Bolts with welded nuts are to lock the pieces from moving out of adjust once set to the length/ width desired.

1 1/2" channel;
(4) 36" pieces that slide into the 2" channel for expansion of unit,
(4) 12" pieces for height adjustability with 'C' channel on top (or other mounting plate of choice for your use)

(4) Casters of your choice, I got mine @ Northern hydraulics, keep weight capacity in mind when choosing.

[hotrod24]

i dont know man would you ever build another one?

[86 chevy silverado]

Sent you a PM, you've got mail.

[86 chevy silverado]

My neighbor modified one of these for truck bodys as well and was my second choice;
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_47661_47661