How I Made My Engine Dolly

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sireland67 said:
this might give you guys some ideas.

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yes! :d
 
What's the dimension between the 2x10's that the pan fits into? I don't have a pan handy and would like to have the dolly built for the engine when I get it home. Thanks.
 
Could someone please measure the distance between the two 2 x 10s for those who don't have an oil pan handy? thanks!
 
I just made mine over the weekend all out of 2x10s even the base. The only thing I did differently was to make it fit over my engine stand... utilizing its frame and wheels saving some space in the garage.

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The wood engine dollies are great! I built 3 of them which are all in use.
One "Note" make sure you have clearance on the dolly wheels turning 360 degrees. Mounting holes location may interfere with 360 rotation.
 
I got this mamma-jamma with one of the early Hemis I bought in Oklahoma. It was bolted to a 354 that ran an irrigation pump.

It was just a skid but I welded on wheels to let it move easier. This will be the base of my engine run-in stand.
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With the price of lumber and steel both in the stratosphere, I wonder which way would be cheaper to go?
 
6PakBee said:
With the price of lumber and steel both in the stratosphere, I wonder which way would be cheaper to go?
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Good thing about a project like this is it can be made from repurposed materials. I prefer steel and it's surprising what what you can get for free or very cheap. Old shelves or pallets go a long way with a little elbow grease.

pro tip, don't ever buy your steel where you buy your lumber :)
 
one can still find some angle iron laying about....even an old bed rail can be utilized and often had for low cost. When I installed lights beneath my lift for when I need to do other projects and one is stored above when lifted and blocking light, two sets of bed rails to the rescue....with lights, just a bit of time and less than 75.00 including the LED lights as shown.

I used a combination of bed rails and a pair of matching drilled angle iron I have had stored for 30 years...(never throw metal away) when making this engine cradle. The battery, console and gas tank portions are bed rail.

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Just finished mine!! In case anybody wants to know I spaced my 2x10s 8.5" apart and fit the pan almost perfectly for my 01 magnum 360.
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