Install motor trans on lift?

[Gary68]

I want to install my 440 and 727 in my Coronet RT. I have car lift (2post) .
What do you use for engine/trans cradle. Thinking building out of wood on furniture Dollie’s so movable ?
What suggestions do you have

 

[WileE]

I'm assuming you're referring to the engine cradle/subframe with engine/trans already mounted. Sure you can build a wood dolly with casters, we had that many, many moons ago. Just use sturdy wood and weight-rated casters.

 

[Daves69]

not mine but an example.........

How I Made My Engine Dolly

I'm so sick of buying those moving dollies and them breaking when I put an engine on them, even the ones rated for 1000 lb. Hell, I could build a better one myself at home that won't break so easy, or even at all. So that's what I did. I had...

www.forabodiesonly.com

 

[JoePole]

Made mine from a heavy duty cart (think HD or Lowes) I found on local for sale. Did some minor fabrication.

 

[VANDAN]

Not sure if they still offer these, but I got this one from Year One, a long time ago, when they had discounts, or sales. It's paid for itself, and makes removal a 1-man job. It's nice to have a helper for installing, to keep a set of eyes on it, and save the Finished paint !!!

 

[dadsbee]

Lots of members restoration threads showing their creations.. some are really simple, like mine!

 

[gkent]

You could use a heavy duty furniture dolly from Princess Auto . Add a wooden frame to it to support the k-member and tailstock. It doesn't need to be elaborate but you want some room to get under the car to put the bolts in. I installed all the suspension and steering after the engine and trans were in - I didn't want all that crap in my way.

 

[Gary68]

I'm assuming you're referring to the engine cradle/subframe with engine/trans already mounted. Sure you can build a wood dolly with casters, we had that many, many moons ago. Just use sturdy wood and weight-rated casters.

Thanks