In a previous post, Tom, one of our moderators mentioned a " fantastic body dolly " that he though he saw in a picture I posted on my project. It was not a dolly, but this post contains one of them.
This is the first model I made, and although still in use, those that followed were more practical then this one. The basic frame was made using two sizes of square tubes, in 2" and 2 1/2" . This model has upright that are identical to the position of the body mounts on all the 63 to 67 model Corvettes ( the only ones I work on ) so they don't need to be adjustable. The wheels on this example are also welded to the unit, but later models had the wheels detached, so that they could be used on the dolly, regardless of the position of the dolly.
To manipulate ( I was never a firm believer in rotisseries ) I use extension, or outriggers, that can be slipped on the basic frame, when ever you need to rotate the body to a different position. These are only slide in, and can be used on either side so that you can have the body in any position you might need. By using 4 of these outriggers, it is also possible to turn it completely upside down and work on the complete body pan without the messy crap, falling down on you.
As an interesting side effect, one day while looking for additional space ( too many projects ), I realized that if I were to install the outriggers on the opposite side, the dolly could be used for " out of the way storage " just as if it were a four post lift. Well after a few measurements, believe it or not, no additional work was necessary, because as luck would have it, it was the exact size I needed to clear the ceiling. BTW, once mounted correctly, I can also park a Corvette under the dolly, in the same way people park under a four post. Enjoy the pictures, and e-me for any info or requests.
Stepinwolf
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