Hey everyone, just wanted to share the roller stand I finished building today. I got the basic idea from Reallybig's 4.9 build thread, it's a roller stand for a Fiero frame when it doesn't have a cradle in it. I painted it black after these pictures were taken. The steel I used is perhaps overkill (at least I think so), but it's not going anywhere.

Bill of Materials:
-(2) 3"x3"x1/4"x1' long steel tubing
-(2) 3"x3"x1/4"x4' long steel angle
-(2) 3"x1-1/2"x1/4"x2' long steel channel
-4 casters...the ones I used were just laying around my garage, they are weaker then I'd like, but they work for now.

and lots of stick welding with 6011 rods. Pretty? Not exactly, but I was going for the penetration and strength.

[This message has been edited by mattwa (edited 12-30-2014).]

Dude thats sick! i like it! simple but perfect. The small casters hold the weight good?

[This message has been edited by dematrix86gt (edited 03-01-2014).]

Nice, much better than jack stands.

Looks plenty strong enough. One question though, if your rolling it and the casters stop or come apart is the base wide enough not to tip over?


Looks great I like it.

The 4.9 going in the Formula this spring..

Vince

quote Originally posted by Snapperhead: Looks plenty strong enough. One question though, if your rolling it and the casters stop or come apart is the base wide enough not to tip over? Looks great I like it. The 4.9 going in the Formula this spring.. Vince

Yes, lets say BOTH casters on one side break off, there is no way the whole thing will flip over, being a total of 2' long, it's just too long for that to happen.

Good luck on the 4.9 swap, hope it works well for you.

Very nice. Larger caster would be even better for getting over cracks and small debris.

Maybe some rubber or something to protect the ankles and all when cleaning up the engine bay.

Good job!