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Install motor trans on lift?

Gary68

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I want to install my 440 and 727 in my Coronet RT. I have car lift (2post) .
What do you use for engine/trans cradle. Thinking building out of wood on furniture Dollie’s so movable ?
What suggestions do you have
 
I'm assuming you're referring to the engine cradle/subframe with engine/trans already mounted. Sure you can build a wood dolly with casters, we had that many, many moons ago. Just use sturdy wood and weight-rated casters.
 
not mine but an example.........
 
Made mine from a heavy duty cart (think HD or Lowes) I found on local for sale. Did some minor fabrication.

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Not sure if they still offer these, but I got this one from Year One, a long time ago, when they had discounts, or sales. It's paid for itself, and makes removal a 1-man job. It's nice to have a helper for installing, to keep a set of eyes on it, and save the Finished paint !!!

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Lots of members restoration threads showing their creations.. some are really simple, like mine!
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You could use a heavy duty furniture dolly from Princess Auto . Add a wooden frame to it to support the k-member and tailstock. It doesn't need to be elaborate but you want some room to get under the car to put the bolts in. I installed all the suspension and steering after the engine and trans were in - I didn't want all that crap in my way.
 
I'm assuming you're referring to the engine cradle/subframe with engine/trans already mounted. Sure you can build a wood dolly with casters, we had that many, many moons ago. Just use sturdy wood and weight-rated casters.
Thanks
 
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