K-FRAME STAND

[ckessel]

My unit. I use some 10+" long 5/8" bolts, with the heads cut off, threaded into the rails so I can guide the unit into place when lowering the car.

 

[Pistol Pete]

My unit. I use some 10+" long 5/8" bolts, with the heads cut off, threaded into the rails so I can guide the unit into place when lowering the car.

That's what I do, but I only use two of them, catty corner, so I can start the bolts in the other two.

 

[fesser]

Here's the full kit, includes the front dolly used not only to lift the car with an engine hoist, but caster's located at the bottom so the car remains mobile

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I know this is an old thread but it doesn't make sense to start a new thread on a topic that is always current.
Regarding both pieces in the photo, is this something that plans are available for. Is it commercially made? The part that bolts to the vehicle would be really helpful.

 

[RemCharger]

Here's one my buddy made, based off a store bought one, I believe.

 

[59CumminsRam]

Try this.. this is the one I built.

Thanks to 70BeepBeep for the plans! Built my engine and transmission dolly this weekend. I'm going to make a cradle for the k-frame using 1 1/2" angle and it they will go into the from vertical brackets.

 

[RemCharger]

Yup looks good! Give it a paint job!

 

[70BeepBeep]

Thanks to 70BeepBeep for the plans! Built my engine and transmission dolly this weekend. I'm going to make a cradle for the k-frame using 1 1/2" angle and it they will go into the from vertical brackets.

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You are welcome! Looks good!

 

[gkent]

Here's my 2 cents ...
1) keep it simple - its doesn't need all sorts of brackets, attachments, etc - you'll likely use it once then toss it out back of your shop to rot. If it takes more than an hour to build then its too elaborate.
2) make it hold the engine as high as possible - particularly if you have the car on a hoist. Lying on your back to insert and tighten bolts is never pleasant.
3) the engine is all the weight - it really doesn't need a support much further past the back of the block.
4) prior to install LOOSELY attach the trans crossmember to the trans.

 

[Austin Charger]

2" square tube.