Body stand?

Israel · February 21st, 2011, 04:05 PM

Saw a pic recently of what was a stand similar to an engine stand, but it held a whole car. Of course the car was just a shell, but it allowed the shell to be turned as required to work on all areas, even sideways; kinda like a pig spit for a BBQ.

OK,...so it this something that is made or can you buy them, what does a shell weigh, and just how do you turn this thing?

MustangOne · February 22nd, 2011, 12:12 AM

Here is a build I'm doing now with a 1967 Fastback, With my rotisserie I made out of two engine stands & 2" tube.

Link to the Photos of the build.

This is the one I used.

Israel · February 22nd, 2011, 01:34 AM

So how do you flip it over, whats the shell weigh?

Nice setup!

MustangOne · February 22nd, 2011, 09:59 AM

To roll it, you pull the pin & loosen the set bolts, It spins very easy.

The shell weights about 600 to 700#

It makes it a lot easier to work on the floor. It cost less than $400

Israel · February 22nd, 2011, 05:14 PM

Cool,...working on the undercarriage while standing straight up, what a thought!

Israel · February 25th, 2011, 04:13 PM

This thing is really just so cool! It looks like it is just bolted to a square frame that you then bolted through the frame, front and rear, correct? You must then have a forklift pick it up while you bolt it onto the car frame?

Mounted squarely in the middle, it's really that easy to spin, seems like it would be very top heavy.

Israel · February 25th, 2011, 05:07 PM

Cool link

The Rotisserie

Israel · December 9th, 2011, 10:43 PM

Whats the brand of those engine stands, they look very sturdy with nice casters.

It looks like you cut the stands in half and added in the inner spacer that allows the additional height?

How much height at the stand attachment is needed to be able to swing a full 360?

In the front, why didn't you attach the stand directly to the front of the frame, but to the sides, strength?

The stand in the rear attaches to the rear bumper bracket, but on the front you come up a little bit, is this to balance the car so that it spins easy? How did you know where the correct spot was to be balanced?

MustangOne · December 10th, 2011, 11:59 AM

This one is like the stands I used. I add the wider stance at the back with bigger wheels.

You just need a engine stand with the 2 streight out legs. The top of the pivit point is 44" tall. I use the factory bumper mounting locations to mount the stand to the car. No extra hole are needed this way. I messured a rotisserie for a Mustang to get the shape and sizes I needed.

Israel · December 11th, 2011, 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by MustangOne

This one is like the stands I used. I add the wider stance at the back with bigger wheels.

You just need a engine stand with the 2 streight out legs. The top of the pivit point is 44" tall. I use the factory bumper mounting locations to mount the stand to the car. No extra hole are needed this way. I messured a rotisserie for a Mustang to get the shape and sizes I needed.

Didn't think I'd see a reply until Monday, thanks.

Israel · December 14th, 2011, 09:30 PM

what size square tube are you using for the front/back attachments to the car and the added rear brace on the stand?

thanks

MustangOne · December 15th, 2011, 09:48 AM

2" schedule 40

mustanggarage · December 15th, 2011, 05:05 PM

I have seen a lot of different plans for rotisseries but I thought this idea was so unique that I would share it here. it is definitely a different approach.

INCREDIBLE Tip-over JIG!!! - The Garage Journal Board

February 21st, 2011, 04:05 PM	#1
Israel Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 103 iTrader: 0 reviews	Body stand? Saw a pic recently of what was a stand similar to an engine stand, but it held a whole car. Of course the car was just a shell, but it allowed the shell to be turned as required to work on all areas, even sideways; kinda like a pig spit for a BBQ. OK,...so it this something that is made or can you buy them, what does a shell weigh, and just how do you turn this thing?

February 22nd, 2011, 12:12 AM	#2
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,053 iTrader: 0 reviews	Here is a build I'm doing now with a 1967 Fastback, With my rotisserie I made out of two engine stands & 2" tube. Link to the Photos of the build. This is the one I used. __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

February 22nd, 2011, 09:59 AM	#4
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,053 iTrader: 0 reviews	To roll it, you pull the pin & loosen the set bolts, It spins very easy. The shell weights about 600 to 700# It makes it a lot easier to work on the floor. It cost less than $400 __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

December 10th, 2011, 11:59 AM	#9
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,053 iTrader: 0 reviews	This one is like the stands I used. I add the wider stance at the back with bigger wheels. You just need a engine stand with the 2 streight out legs. The top of the pivit point is 44" tall. I use the factory bumper mounting locations to mount the stand to the car. No extra hole are needed this way. I messured a rotisserie for a Mustang to get the shape and sizes I needed. __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

December 15th, 2011, 09:48 AM	#12
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,053 iTrader: 0 reviews	2" schedule 40 __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

February 22nd, 2011, 01:34 AM	#3
Israel Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 103 iTrader: 0 reviews	So how do you flip it over, whats the shell weigh? Nice setup!

February 22nd, 2011, 05:14 PM	#5
Israel Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 103 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cool,...working on the undercarriage while standing straight up, what a thought!

February 25th, 2011, 04:13 PM	#6
Israel Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 103 iTrader: 0 reviews	This thing is really just so cool! It looks like it is just bolted to a square frame that you then bolted through the frame, front and rear, correct? You must then have a forklift pick it up while you bolt it onto the car frame? Mounted squarely in the middle, it's really that easy to spin, seems like it would be very top heavy.

February 25th, 2011, 05:07 PM	#7
Israel Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 103 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cool link The Rotisserie

December 9th, 2011, 10:43 PM	#8
Israel Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 103 iTrader: 0 reviews	Whats the brand of those engine stands, they look very sturdy with nice casters. It looks like you cut the stands in half and added in the inner spacer that allows the additional height? How much height at the stand attachment is needed to be able to swing a full 360? In the front, why didn't you attach the stand directly to the front of the frame, but to the sides, strength? The stand in the rear attaches to the rear bumper bracket, but on the front you come up a little bit, is this to balance the car so that it spins easy? How did you know where the correct spot was to be balanced?

December 14th, 2011, 09:30 PM	#11
Israel Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 103 iTrader: 0 reviews	what size square tube are you using for the front/back attachments to the car and the added rear brace on the stand? thanks

December 15th, 2011, 05:05 PM	#13
mustanggarage Regular Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: iowa Posts: 152 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have seen a lot of different plans for rotisseries but I thought this idea was so unique that I would share it here. it is definitely a different approach. INCREDIBLE Tip-over JIG!!! - The Garage Journal Board

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