Build trolley

[DodgyTim]

Does anyone have the dimensions for a build trolley for the 818?

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I didn't make one for my Cobra, and it was a pain to move around.

[AZPete]

I don't yet know the dimensions for an 818 chassis dolly, aka build trolley, but after the Open House hopefully some dimensions will be known. I built this dolly (or trolley) for my roadster and it worked very well - stable, very movable and 12 inches higher than the normal ride height saved my back. As soon as I know the 818 frame specs I'll use the wood from my AJW crates to build one and post.
Pete
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb180/AZPeteCobra/Chassisdolly.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/AZPeteCobra/media/Chassisdolly.jpg.html)

[mn_vette]

From the picture it looks like all of the engine and tranny weight is behind the dolly. This would seem to make it kind of unstable. Just be careful pushing on the back of the car when its up there and put an extra jack stand under the rear bumper when it is in the spot that you are working on it.

[AZPete]

Vette, that photo is a chassis dolly for the FFR roadster, not the 818. I'll make a dolly for the 818 that will be stable, but I don't know the 818 frame dimensions yet.
Pete

[Xusia]

I didn't make one for my Cobra, and it was a pain to move around.

I think you mean you didn't make one for your Roadster, right? ;)

[mn_vette]

Vette, that photo is a chassis dolly for the FFR roadster, not the 818. I'll make a dolly for the 818 that will be stable, but I don't know the 818 frame dimensions yet.
Pete

I was referring to the photo in the original post. The dolly there has mount points in front of the engine/tranny. In the end the weight distribution may be close to the 47/53, if you only have some of the parts installed that will vary greatly. I'm sure it can be done with stability for moving around, but just to be safe put a "Piece of Mind" jack stand in the back when you are working on it. Safety is the #1 concern, especially if you have someone else allowed in the garage that may bump or lean on it.

[DodgyTim]

Good point about the weight balance, I think I'll put an extra castor behind the main frame to make sure it doesn't tip backwards. For sure the kids will be climbing all over it, as ususal.

[FFR-ADV]

Looks like a great idea! Rolling is always an improvement over dragging. And being able to work from over, under or sitting position like the trolley seen in the background.

Important Question: How do the folks at FFR get a built 818 off of the stand?

Cheers!

[rjh2pd]

I dont know how they do it, but a "cheap" engine hoist goes up to 2000 lbs, so at i would feel comfortable using it until the the end when everything is on the car. Then drop it onto jack stands and wheels and other last bit touches on.

[mentatbashar]

AZPete could you PM me some detailed dimensions for your dolly? I would like to use it as a starting point for a dolly I'm thinking about building. Thank you!

[AZPete]

Re dimensions for my roadster chassis dolly, all I kept is the photo above with those dimensions. It's an "I" shape to enable work on the brake & fuel lines and the frame is high enough to leave space for installing stuff in the center, like the drive shaft. The only key dimension is 20" between the inside walls of the 4" tubes. otherwise make your own improvements. I used this until it was ready to go cart (engine running, wiring done, seats mounted) and didn't have to buy wheels and tires until I needed them. Add a beer can holder. Post your improved design.
Pete

[mentatbashar]

Thanks Pete. I'll tinker with it.