Keisler 5-speed conversion on Early A-body: Install has begun
I would caution against using the cherry picker. It is designed to have the load point inside of its perimeter (not to mention the picker will be in the way). Instead, make a set of plates that will mount to the frame at the bumber mounts. To them, mount (weld) 4x6 box metal beams to make a a stand that is the distance to the floor plus enough to weld plate on). It should have holes bored through at 2 inch intevals. Use 3x5 box metal beams inside of these so that as you jack up the car, these will drop down. Use a 6 inch bolt to push through the 4x6 to set your level. Being bolted to the car makes this very stable. Further, if you weld heavy metal casters, you can move the car. Additionally, if you make a set for the rear, you can get your car up off the ground to do all around brake work or tire rotation and is great for working under the car. Installing the front end assebly described above is a breeze! You can adjust the dimensions to suit your needs. My buddy made these for his 69 cuda vert when it went to the body shop, and they have been on the car since. We are about to put just such an assembly on next month.Check this out. I did a little searching on my own as well. Very cool Road Runner with a 383. Looks like a full concours job almost.
Here is the site where I found it. Wish I could find plans for the jig used. But I'm sure it is not too hard to design.
http://www.hoffmanswinnerscircle.com/69rtconvertible/Engine_Related_Photos.htm
It's just a matter of building the engine/trany/suspension dolly and getting the car hoisted up in the air enough. I'm thinking I will bolt something to the front bumper as an attachment point for my cherry picker. I wonder how high I can get it.
