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Sep 7, 2009 | 09:34 AM

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CharlieLed

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The frame dimensions are 45x54 inches, I let the size of the cab floor dictate the size of the dollie frame. The casters are 10 inch and they sell at HF for $9.99 (I can't remember if that price was on sale or not), they are rated at 300 LBS each. I used two swivel and two fixed casters, it makes it a little harder to maneuver around the garage but with the fixed casters on the back it makes it a lot easier to tilt back when I need access to the underside of the cab floor. As can be seen in one of the photos, I lay the cab over with the dollie attached so that I can get to various parts of the cab more easily. I just put down a piece of old carpet for the cab to lay on and it works just fine. So far the dollie has held together well, the tires do lose air after about a couple of months but it isn't too big a deal to pump 'em up every now and then.

Sep 7, 2009 | 09:36 AM

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Wayne S

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I just found the casters at HF online for $54.00 shipped for all four.

Sep 7, 2009 | 10:07 AM

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sdetweil

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne S

I just found the casters at HF online for $54.00 shipped for all four.

problem with the taller casters (in my mind) is that they put additional leverage on the mount, which I why I went for the short hard rubber casters.

Sam

Sep 7, 2009 | 11:49 AM

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56panelford

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I like your cart Charlie. I've got a pickup cab that's csitting in my way just outside my shop that I want to move before the snow flies so I can get it under my tent. I was going to build mine out of scrap metal but the 2x4 idea will be a real cheap fix. Thanks for sharing your know how.

Sep 7, 2009 | 01:05 PM

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19fifty4

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Thanks for the info. I had planned to use some scrap metal but I like your 2x4 rig better.

Sep 7, 2009 | 04:38 PM

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fatfenders56

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From: Tucson AZ

Thanks for the PR Larry, I am using one now that is made from a mid-section of a frame, uses the Ford factory body mounts and with casters it goes anywhere very easily. If I was doing it again, i would put telescoping legs between the casters and the frame so that the height coud be adjusted. This is one of those ''tools'' that could be passed around the club for years. I built one for the bed too, has large rubber tires and tie rod steering on the front. Not as easy to move as the cab but very handy and can be used for other things too. Think Model A body

Dec 9, 2009 | 09:59 AM

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rockher_man

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From: MI..."near" Dearborn...

HF discount coupons!

If you can find a HF store that does have the castors you want
ON the shelf...but do NOT like the price...

Stop by ANY magazine rack and flip thru some Truck/Hotrod/Street Rod/...
magazines 'cause you WILL find 15-20 % off coupons in these publications!

They are usually good for a single purchase...no dollar amount limit...

I see them all the time..Classic Trucks & Custom Classic Trucks have the 20%-off in EVERY issue...

Just a little FYI...