Carl,
Sounds like you have all the bases covered in this instance. Now I can
sleep easier at night.
Joe
Musson, Carl wrote:
>
> Joe - I disagree, although I am not putting it to a test (see paragraph
> 2)
>
> The body tub (minus all removable parts) weighs somewhere in the 400 #
> range. This means that when it is free hanging there is 100# load on
> each corner. Since each corner is spread between two rafters, there is
> a 50# load on each joint that might be under stress. I really don't
> think that is sufficient load to make a building cave in, unless there
> are other factors such as a weakened structure (due to age) or other
> physical damage. In my case it is a new shed/garage and is built to
> code to withstand hurricane strength winds.
>
> Also, this was a short term solution to my situation. I re-inforced the
> rafters with a 2nd 2x4. Also, I didn't leave it hanging at any time.
> Each time I raised it 4" I inserted a piece of 4x4 or when it was 8" I
> replaced it with a cement block. When it got to the full working
> height, the blocks were replaced by heavy duty "work-horses" with a 4x4
> under the body. I have now linked the two 4x4's with 2x4's, with a
> stabilizing crossmember halfway between the 4x4's. I will be putting 4"
> casters (450# load capacity) under the 4 corners tonight so that I can
> lower it back to the floor and roll it onto the trailer to take to the
> bead blaster. Eventually, I will be expanding this dolly to handle
> the full size of the car and 2 or 4 additional casters. I haven't
> figured out how I am going to "raise" the chassis so that the wheels
> will be off the floor, but probably will be somekind of 4x4 "tower".
>
> The lumber is all scrap I had saved over the years; the casters were
> picked up at surplus for $2 each. Had to pay for the lag bolts and
> screws. I couldn't see paying $350+ for wheel dollies (Moss prices)
> and then not be able to work on the wheels without jacking it up.
>
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