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Re: Fw: a cart for a frame off work

To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Fw: a cart for a frame off work
From: Don Miller <turbospl311@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 06:57:30 -0700 (PDT)
I have looked for the pictures I have of the Roadster
body off the frame on a roll around cart. The best
roll around cart I have found is an old IBM mainframe
diskdrive cabinet. They are 4.5 feet long, 2.5 feet
wide and can hold 5000 lbs. They have solid rubber
wheels with locks. I found mine behind a state
building being thrown away and asked if I could have
it and they said yes. I lucked into it but with some
research you might find one. BTW: I traded mine for a
Studebaker V-8 so my friend can get his Stude slide
top wagon running. I think a 63 Stude would make a
very cool tow vehicle.

Don Miller
68 Turbo V-6
Meridian, ID

--- Fred Katz <fredkatz@2xtreme.net> wrote:
> Ataru,
> 
> Darn, I lost my sketchings and plans for the
> frame-off dolly. I'll scope
> out the frame next weekend, and post a new sketch.
> I've posted some pics of
> the frame dolly and body supports at 
> 
> http://www.2xtreme.net/fredkatz/2lrestr.html
> 
> Also, the frame dolly is constructed out of 2x8
> lumber, not what I said
> earlier.
> 
> Fred - So.SF
> 
> ----------
> > From: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
> > To: datsun roadsters
> <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>; Ataru Shimodaira
> <ashimoda@redhat.com>
> > Subject: Re: a cart for a frame off work
> > Date: Monday, April 10, 2000 2:41 PM
> > 
> > Hi Ataru,
> > 
> > Oops! Something I never got around to, is a
> posting of a picture of my 
> > dolly. (Stop snickering!) I built a rugged dolly
> out of 2x6 lumber and 
> > castor wheels for under $100 a few years ago.
> Locking heavy-duty wheels 
> > were the most expensive part. This cart allows one
> person to easily move 
> > the frame/body around the garage - sideways, spin
> it, forward, backward, 
> > etc. Basically a box, with triangular wedges in
> the inside corners, and 
> > metal braces at the corners for strength, all
> bolted together. Very easy
> to 
> > do. I'll post the drawings this week.
> > 
> > I also built wooden supports that hold the body
> high up in the air, and
> will 
> > post a diagram of those. This body support design
> is not as good as the
> frame 
> > dolly, but it gets the job done. My '68 has been
> up in the air for three
> years 
> > (in more ways than one). Note: others successfully
> use a chain hoist to
> support 
> > the body in the air, making use of the seat rear
> bolt holes in the floor.
> > 
> > Fred - So.SF
> > 
> > ________________________ Reply Separator
> ________________________
> > > Subject: a cart for a frame off work
> > > Author:  "Ataru Shimodaira"
> <ashimoda@redhat.com>
> > > Date:    4/10/2000 1:31 PM
> > >
> > > Dear Friend, 
> > > A long Winter (ski/snowboard) season is almost
> ending 
> > > and now I am ready to have fun with my 68 1600. 
> 
> > > I plan to do a frame off work on this baby.  
> > >
> > > Does anyone have a measurement/plan for a good
> cart 
> > > design to put a body on?
> > >
> > > many thanks in advance...
> > > ataru
> > >
> 

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