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Author:  Eatkinson [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:02 pm ]
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How do you guys transport a /6 if you're in the rebuild process, like I am?

In the process of yanking out the engine in my '63 wagon and figuring out whether I am rebuilding it myself, or taking the whole engine to a shop to let them rebuild.

In any event, if I need to transport the engine anywhere, I'm thinking that if I put this thing in the back of a truck, I'll need some kind of engine cradle or dolly to support it, so I don't have to just 'lay it down". I'll be renting a truck more than likely, so don't want to screw up the bed.

Is there a dolly or cradle that you guys suggest that's good for slants?

Thanks!
Author:  Fopar [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:48 pm ]
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Lay it on some old tires, they will protect both engine and bed surface.

Richard
Author:  Red [ Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:48 am ]
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I threw a couple of these together out of old, scrap plywood. Gluing and screwing together made it very rigid. Oil pan fits in "slot".

For extra insurance/overkill, I added a couple of large eye bolts (after PIC was taken) and lashed the engine to the cradle. Still a good idea to lash the whole thing securely to your tie-downs to keep it from joining you in the cab in the event of a panic stop or collision: a flying slant will punch a pretty good divot in the back of your skull.

Works very well:

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Author:  sandy in BC [ Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:28 am ]
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Thanks Red!

Exactly.

You might skip the cradle and go with tires but dont neglect to tie it down.

Slants are about the easiest motor in the world to haul,,,,,,or launch.

V8s roll....slants slide.
Author:  Red [ Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:52 am ]
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By the way (if you choose to make a cradle) the easiest way to make a pattern for same (given the odd shapes and angles on the slant oil pan) is to first piece each section together with trial-fitted scraps of cardboard and then trace the taped-together cardboard patterns onto your plywood. For the bottom of the cradle, I recommend 3/4"-1" ply (or a glued-together combination of thinner scraps to yield that thickness).

Using a Skilsaw a saber saw, a cordless drill/driver and fluted, Torx-head screws speeds up the procedure appreciably. Having a clamping-type sawhorse (such as a Black & Decker "Workmate") to help hold adjoining pieces in place and perpendicular during assembly is also helpful.
Author:  sandy in BC [ Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:07 am ]
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Are you Red Green?
Author:  Red [ Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:31 am ]
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?

If that's an actual person, then no.

If it's a joke or a play on words, I'm missing the reference. 'Splain it to me: I'm kinda slow...
Author:  sandy in BC [ Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:22 pm ]
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In Canada.....Red Green is held in very high esteem.

He is a celebrity like Oprah.



I am a man ....I can change.....if I have to...I guess.
Author:  walpolla [ Mon Feb 04, 2013 1:42 pm ]
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Quote:
?

If that's an actual person, then no.

If it's a joke or a play on words, I'm missing the reference. 'Splain it to me: I'm kinda slow...
CLICK HERE
Author:  Red [ Mon Feb 04, 2013 1:47 pm ]
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Oh man....I barely know who the 'MER'CAN Oprah is...

Now you speck me to reconnize some FURRIN Oprah?

Busted for celeb ignorance...
Author:  Red [ Mon Feb 04, 2013 1:49 pm ]
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The stuff you can learn on this forum!

Who'da guessed each country has its own Oprah?
Author:  Red [ Mon Feb 04, 2013 1:57 pm ]
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I think I like Red way better. Oprah's kind of a buzzkill.

Thanks for the link.
Author:  Sprag [ Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:01 pm ]
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:D :lol:

I do the Macgyvwer/Red Green deal all the time with cardboard templates and duct tape that I transfer to steel (there's always pizza and 12 pack boxes around right?). It sure beats actually designing/planning in the "cloud" (between my ears) and goes with my boss' theory - "You should at least do something, even if it is wrong".
Author:  Rick Covalt [ Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:13 pm ]
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Quote:
I do the Macgyvwer/Red Green deal all the time
Hey, Watch it, Red Green taught McGyver everything he knows!

Rick
Author:  Sprag [ Mon Feb 04, 2013 4:15 pm ]
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Yah, you're right and most of what I know too! Like the Possum van snowplow upfit, that's next on my list, shoveling is for the birds!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPYFbGveWlQ
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