What brand dolly can hold a 600 lb V-8?

[1320John$$$]

I decided to build my own and can make anything I want. I have lumber and I found these at HD pretty cheaply. They are double bearing five inch poly wheels.

Nice I have been making my own since 1980 something they get better as I build more and I still have the first one I built

 

[Bonnewagon]

they get better as I build more

What configuration? Two long sides made with 2x4's? Then planks connecting them? Or more 2x4's at the ends? Then a big plank covering the whole thing? As much as I like the oil pan hanging through a center hole- I often really need a solid top that can hold stuff like transmissions. I am leaning towards a rectangular shape made with the 2x4's but with removable center sections. I am thinking 2'x3' or bigger.

 

[1320John$$$]

What configuration? Two long sides made with 2x4's? Then planks connecting them? Or more 2x4's at the ends? Then a big plank covering the whole thing? As much as I like the oil pan hanging through a center hole- I often really need a solid top that can hold stuff like transmissions. I am leaning towards a rectangular shape made with the 2x4's but with removable center sections. I am thinking 2'x3' or bigger.

I’m in Florida right now when I get back home I can take some pictures I made my stands out of angle iron everyone ended up being a different size because I used whatever scraps I could find

 

[Bonnewagon]

Angle iron? I have a lot of that too. Hmmmm. I have a dolly that is angle iron and I place planks inside depending on what I need it for. But on that one the wheels suck so just use it to store heavy stuff. Good idea- I didn't even think of that.

 

[csstrux]

I got a Latin from blains farm and fleet some years ago. It took a fully dressed BBO. I am pretty sure it was at the limits though and had it stripped down to the block and rotating assembly Pretty quick.

 

[csstrux]

I got a Latin from blains farm and fleet some years ago. It took a fully dressed BBO. I am pretty sure it was at the limits though and had it stripped down to the block and rotating assembly Pretty quick.

Larin autocorrect ducks sometimes

 

[Cajun83HO]

If you are like me and can't weld or fab, and need a storage dolly for a BBO, Jegs sell the Allstar Performance HD Engine Cradle for Oldsmobile.
P# 049-ALL10142 for $82
Add 1/2"stud wheels of your choice.

 

[Bonnewagon]

I'm pretty good at welding but suck at wood unless it's a simple task. But wood is pretty strong and adaptable. The wheels should be here soon and then I will decide. I can use something big for when I need to move a fridge or other big unwieldy item. When I pulled the Jeep engine last year I was forced to use the crappy HF dolly I had and it was worse than bad. I'm still finding errant ball bearings that fell out.

 

[Bonnewagon]

Here is what I did. I used 2x4's and some plywood to build a 2'x3' dolly. The 5" wheels are double ball bearings and together rated to 1320lbs. That should work even if I yank an engine/transmission combination. The wheels and hardware cost about $50 and the wood I had laying around. I ran and jumped on it and I shot down my driveway like it was a big skateboard. I am pretty confident I can move just about anything with this. I only missed with one screw hole but if you knew how bad I am with wood you would be glad it's just one.

 

[melloelky]

I'm pretty good at welding but suck at wood unless it's a simple task. But wood is pretty strong and adaptable...

me too,no matter where i put the ground it still doesn't work..