Chassis Dolly

I built one for my MGB. I built it bassed on my Pantera so I could use it on the Pantera after I use it on the MGB. When I am done with the MGB I only have to cut off the vertical uprights and re-weld them at the four corners for the Pantera:

http://www.rc-tech.net/MGB/Prep2/prim1.jpg

As you see, very simple. I roll it from a "Painting" room to a "Sanding room/workshop" in a gravel drive. Easy for one person to handle. Bolt goes through rear spring suports.

Gary
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Gary, thats impressive. Unfortunately I have zelch welding skills.I planned one out,priced the materials and labor for welding.Thought it might be more cost effective to purchase a manufactured one.This is one of these times that I regret not taking a mig/tig course

Thanks for the input, Danno

Danno,

I am not sure how much work you are planning to do your self but when I bought my welder it was something I can't believe I never had. I have a Hobart 135 Mig:


Welding basic steel with one of these welders is very easy. I bought mine with no experience and procedded to weld project after project. I have made the welding cart, tables, stands, and many other things around the garage. Welding body parts is a little more tricky (which I did alot on the MGB) but found that I was capable of doing it with little experience.

What ever you do go with the gas. It is just not the same without the gas. You should have a vendor locally for steel. 24' angle iron running about $11 depending on thickness. I forget what the box steel is running but it is bassed mostly on weight. Get a cheap chop saw from Harbor freight, gloves and eye protection. I built this one faster than I could have assembled it if it came in a box!

If you set yourself up for welding you would be suprised the amount of things you use it for. OH one more thing, before you use a chop saw or welder (especially the chop saw) MOVE ALL FLAMABLES OUT OF THE SHOP. Had to say that.

Gary

Gary, your pretty convincing.Its strange I pretty much do everything but weld. Thats a nice compact little unit you have. For some reason I thought they were larger. Perhaps I'll give it a go.Whats the worst that can happen, burn down the garage LOL

Danno

Let me know if you get one. I ccan walk you through some settings I have used.

Gary

There was an article in the POCA newsletter a while back which described how to build one. I can find in which issue if you're interested.

Gary,thanks for all your input and help.I'll certainly come back to you if I decide to purchase a welder.

Husker, if you can find the info. regarding the plans that would be a great help.

Thanks again guys for everything, Danno

When I built mine it was pretty simple. The back two uprights have a bolt through the spring mount (MGB). I cut 4 equal length pieces of tubing. Set the rear upright tubing hanging with a bolt through it. Place the front where it can suport the weight. Build a square frame to fit it at all 4 corners, weld it up. Set the car over the square frame with the 4 uprights aligned. Weld them on. Drill some holes and put some wheels on it. It was about that simple.

Gary

Danno,
e-mail me at mgreen15@adelphia.net with your address and I'll get it in the mail ASAP.