Ive searched and I cant seem to find anywhere where their is plans and pics. of a homebuilt rotissere for a 1950's Chevrolet Panel Truck or any panel truck for that matter would work youd think. Ive seen some for a pick-up cab but thats much lighter than the panel Truck body. I cant seem to find anything ???? Help if you can. Thanks.
1953 Chevrolet 1/2 ton Panel Truck 3100 4800 LB. maximum rating, 85hp at 3300 RPM
How about here? Link I have not built one like this, but did build one for my cab and frame from a couple of engine stands.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
That guy is in the business to sell rotisseries, and is unlikely to share plans to build one. It would cut into his bottom line.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
That guy is in the business to sell rotisseries, and is unlikely to share plans to build one. It would cut into his bottom line.
Exactly, would you rather spend time building something to work on project, or spend time working on intended project? I have done both and after taking the time to build whatever contraption to work on current project found myself asking was it worth it? Probably cheaper if I would have just bought it was the answer. Time, money, safety, what do you value more? And with all the internet selling venues out there when I was done sold at what I paid or slightly less so for me it was a no brainer.
I am just using that guys video as an example(because of the panel truck)but probably many others versions of rotisseries out there.
I have my 47 panel on one right now. Looks easy to build. I got lucky and bought it local from somebody who was done with it. I will get pics tonight and post them for you.
1947.2 GMC 1/2T SWB panel 1947.2 GMC 1/2T long bed 1948 GMC 1/2T short bed
Here are some pics of the rotisserie I am using. It certainly could be built at home if you can weld. Looks to be all common parts you can get on the open market. Let me know if this is what you had in mind and I can get full dimensions for you.
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1947.2 GMC 1/2T SWB panel 1947.2 GMC 1/2T long bed 1948 GMC 1/2T short bed
I built one exactly like the one khansen shows, also have a friend that built one just like I mine, recommend them, both have been used quite a bit on different vehicles. Dave
1941 Chevy stock complete 1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration process 1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
