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[LXCHEV]

Last year, we did an engine swap in the EH. The removed engine has been sitting on an engine stand - getting in the way and taking up too much space in the mancave.

 

So good old Dad popped over recently with an old steel frame that was once a student school desk and a handful of old castor wheels. "Is the arc welder still here?" Yep!

 

The length of the frame was mm perfect for the Holden six length. We cut and shut it to get the width right. It has a neat looking cross brace which I really like.

 

I found some old steel plate, so 2 of those were added on at each end and drilled for wheels (a keen eye will also note the highly exotic timber wheel that was also hacked together). No money being spent here.

 

More scrap steel used to make a couple of mounting points. A quick clean up with the grinder and a lick of ocean blue from an old spray can that was lying around.

 

I think it came up really well! It's easy to push around and is about as compact as you get. Gotta love Dad's and their recycling!

 

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[Shiney005]

That's a great idea. The moment you drop an engine onto a tyre on the ground it is there forever and always in your way.

[LCK186]

Thats a pretty good idea, ive got a few engines under the table, and its a headache when i want to drag one out or move them around.

[yel327]

I put all my SBC and BBC shorts or longs on these. But harder to transfer straight to a stand than yours.
https://automotivesu..._hoCVRcQAvD_BwE

[RallyRed]

Bonus point for that wooden wheel...love it!

[LXCHEV]

The price on those ProFlow engine dollys is fantastic. Bookmarked for future reference for the other car!

[Bruiser]

That’s brilliant
Better than a bought one

[RallyRed]

Here's mine from back in Covid times (19-20).
Just to make some noise in the shed when there was not much else you could do.
Made from old racking bits and peices, Bunnings wheels.
Just ran a fuel line to the car and turned the pump on.

It got a radiator added in V2.1

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Edited by RallyRed, 08 February 2026 - 06:10 PM.

[LXCHEV]

Love it!

[Ice]

Here's mine from back in Covid times (19-20).
Just to make some noise in the shed when there was not much else you could do.
Made from old racking bits and peices, Bunnings wheels.
Just ran a fuel line to the car and turned the pump on.

It got a radiator added in V2.1

Bet than engine sounds great with those carbs Col 

[Ice]

Got my 308 on a Dolly not the best but works 

[yel327]

Got my 308 on a Dolly not the best but works

Waiting on Skap to jump in here…..

[RallyRed]

Bet than engine sounds great with those carbs Col 

Yeah mate....but I think the exhaust noise won the day....lol

[Shiney005]

Plumb the exhaust out through the side of the shed next to the neighbour you like the least.

[Ice]

Waiting on Skap to jump in here…..

Oh please the less of him the better ffs