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#733773 03/28/2011 12:09 AM
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Pulled my '50 engine this weekend (my first engine pull ever) with the help of my brother and a friend (they've got several V8s under their belts). Engine had to be transported 25 miles over backroads and highways from my brother's garage to mine. They thought, like a V8, that the inline 6 would simple sit on a tire and be fine .... not the case, it was unstable and would've tipped over in a second once released from the hoist. We devised this transport stand out of some scrap 2x10, 2x8, and 2x4 and it worked beautifully without the engine rocking at all on the trip home. Not sure what other people have done or if this might help someone out in the future.

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I can't view your picture because it is asking for a sign in. I would really like to see it.


1951 GMC 1 Ton Flatbed -- It is finally on the road and what a great time I have driving it!
1951 1 Ton Completed


My Chevy Master 4 Door is on the Road!
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Oops ... newbie mistake, please try the link again.


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Used something very similar to that myself. Seemed the easiest and cheapest to build. As yours,very stable.

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This cradle is shown in the Tech Tips. It could be set up either without wheels or with locking wheels? I made two with locking wheels - they are very handy.

http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/engine_dolly.html

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i made one from the tech tip also. i didnt use wheels but i place it on a dolly to roll it around in the shop. when i put it in back of the truck for transporting i use a ratchet strap to keep it tight up against the front of the bed. it doesnt work as well with the bell housing attached though. if your going to use it on a gmc you need to modify it to accomodate the larger (deeper) oil pans.

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Nice work,
I built one like thr tech tip ..worked perfectly


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Yours is similar to the one I made. The tech seems easier to make.


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Here are the stands I've made

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2575188870080251109INLUZW
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2161793530080251109Kgpkqt

This one now works for any GM engine with a front mount and a manual transmission bellhousing. Cosmo has a picture somewhere with a 261 on it.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2991828580080251109HiErzZ
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2360072940080251109MOMfeO

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1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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