Shark Body Dolly

[Michael H.]

Does anyone know if a body dolly built for a midyear can be used for a C-3? I know the frame is essentially the same but I am concerned about that long front end.

[Chuck S.]

Re: Shark Body Dolly

Mike, the front end must be supported. You risk damage to the front fenders if the front end is left unsupported for an extended time.

[Michael H.]

Re: Shark Body Dolly

I pretty much assumed as much. On my '63 I supported the front end with metal angle attached at the radiator support location.

[Chuck S.]

Re: Shark Body Dolly

After I realized my front end was being overstressed with only a small dolly to support the center four body mounts, I designed a near full-length dolly out of 2" X 12" lumber that can be used either with the frame (for body work) or without the frame (for painting).

When the frame is under the body (shimmed, bolted and torqued of course), it is supported by the dolly cross members. When the body is on the dolly without the frame, the six rear mounts are supported by 4" X 4" columns bolted to the outside of the dolly perimeter, and the radiator support is supported by an added cross member. Body height remains the same with or without the frame.

[Michael H.]

Re: Shark Body Dolly

Thanks Chuck -

Do you have a sketch with dimensions and materials? If so, please e-mail to mghaluska@aol.com.

[Chuck S.]

Re: Shark Body Dolly

Mike, I have no sketch and no scanner, but I will see what I can do as far as providing you some general dimensions and instructions. Give me a couple of days.