C2 body dolly

[Rex T.]

Where can I get some plans for a sturdy body dolly for restoration of a 64 coupe?

Thanks,
Rex

[Dale Osterman]

Re: C2 body dolly

Rex,
Go to the NCRS Store on this web site and order Noland Adams "The Body Lift Workbook". There is a dollie and bill of materials in the manual. I have also seen them made with steel tubing like a roll cage with body mounting points so the whole body can be rolled. They take more engineering and welding. Hope this helps.

[John H.]

Re: C2 body dolly

Rex -

NuAir makes a nice one from extruded aluminum - when you're done with it, it breaks down for easy storage or you can sell it to someone else looking for a dolly.

[Stephen L.]

Re: C2 body dolly

Make your own dolly. Worked great for me both in the garage and transporting in a trailer. Also CHEAP to build. When you get done with it use it for firewood to heat your house.....

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[Gary B.]

Steve; Is that blackout paint on...

the back and outside of the storage area buckets?

Gary

[Stephen L.]

Re: Steve; Is that blackout paint on...

The body had not been restored when this photo was taken. The "black" was not correct. The photo depicts the dolly......

[Gary B.]

Body color in rear wheel wells

Steve,

I asked about the blackout paint since I'm cleaning the underbody of my car during its frame off restoration and when cleaning the rear wheel wells I found what I think is body color (dull red) under all the grime and crud that I removed. So now, I have some bare fiberglass and some body color and I wonder if I should leave it as is or should I used some blackout for cover up the body color and make it look more uniform. To be clear, the body color is on the vertical outer sides of the storage bins.

Gary

[Stephen L.]

Re: Body color in rear wheel wells

If you think its the original paint then leave it. The Blackout came last so the blackout painter didn't cover that area....and the body color guy just got a little to aggressive.... None of this was "science" especially when the painter probably painted one every 5 minutes....

[Stephen L.]

Re: Body color in rear wheel wells

If you think its the original paint then leave it. The Blackout came last so the blackout painter didn't cover that area....and the body color guy just got a little to aggressive.... None of this was "science" especially when the painter probably painted one every 5 minutes....