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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 01:09 AM
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one more thing off my list before conversion

got a few things on my list before i start converting my 1978 c cab to a cummins. i bought this overhead a frame and it had little wheels so i built a set of farmer casters that can go most places. i wanted my aframe to be able to straddle my truck hoist and do jobs outside. got half dozen jobs waiting to try it out. the wheels swivel in any direction and lock. the bars around the bottom are removable and are on so when i move it with the loader tractor it keeps the legs from spreading.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 01:48 AM
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Nice, those are pretty handy. A local auto wrecker has some like that in there yard and they make pulling motors so easy. Congrats
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 07:15 AM
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Building one of those has been on my list of things to do for a couple years now.

Mount two trolleys and chain-hoists on the I-beam and you will find many uses for it. (I just took a closer look and see you already have them on there.)

Some friends have one that a semi-trailer can pull through and not even get close; I don't think it rolls around, though.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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this is 14 ft wide so i can pull thru with a trailer. and yes i went to harbor frieght and bought two trollys and 3ton chain hoist. i figure a ton or two would be my max lift. i couldn't believe how easy it rolls . and to turn it just start turning all four tires and with luck it pushes right around. thanks for the comments.
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