Engine Test Stand??

[jclary]

Biggs, If you had a 3-D scanner, and I had a 3-D printer, I would ask you to scan that thing and e-mail it to me so I could print one!

[Dick Steinkamp]

I was at Bob Peterson's today. I showed him how to upload pictures to Photobucket and then post the pictures here. I think I created a monster and I apologize in advance to the members for doing so [B)] [:0]

Anyway, I couldn't resist taking a pic of Bob's engine stand for this thread...





It's pretty neat. Front of a Stude frame on wheels with a push bar.

Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA

[bams50]

quote:Originally posted by Dick Steinkamp

I was at Bob Peterson's today. I couldn't resist taking a pic of Bob's engine stand for this thread...

OK now, that's the best one yet! Great work, Bob- not to primitive, not too fancy, and just the right size!

I wonder if there's a better choice for wheels out there? Something that would roll on gravel easily, but not TOO big...

Thanks guys, I'm gonna copy that one!

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[jclary]

I am really enjoying this topic. The "can do" abilities of our members is fantastic. Bob Peterson's shop looks busy enough to really need his stand. My problem is that I am not doing enough "engine building" to keep that much space tied up for such a dedicated tool. I would like to have a hydraulic press, but would use it so seldom that it would probably be a tripping hazard most of the time. I took my old engine stand and fabricated a removable chrome polishing buffer out of it. That way it has another useful purpose. I have a couple of utility trailers that could serve as a "test stand platform."

However, keep sending the examples and ideas. I believe that lots of us can benefit.

John Clary
Greer, SC

I have only two limitations ...BRAINS & ENERGY
SDC member since 1975

[Kdancy]

quote:Originally posted by Dick Steinkamp

I was at Bob Peterson's today. I showed him how to upload pictures to Photobucket and then post the pictures here. I think I created a monster and I apologize in advance to the members for doing so [B)] [:0]
Anyway, I couldn't resist taking a pic of Bob's engine stand for this thread...
It's pretty neat. Front of a Stude frame on wheels with a push bar.

Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA

I like that one, may build one myself for newly rebuilt engine testing before installation and add the gage panel that Nimesh has on the other one shown. However, it does take quite a bit more space up so I would have to store it outside when not in use.

53commander HDTP
53 Champion HDTP
64 Champ long bed V8

[Roscomacaw]

The half ton truck frames are more space-friendly than the car frames. And one thing we aging geezers need to consider is how much time we wanna spend on our failing knees or bending over with our aching backs. I'm only sorry I didn't put longer legs on mine.

Yeah gord, I've used slime for years. I guess it just goes against the grain to buy new tires and have to institute repair measures before I ever use them.[8]

Those pneumatic tires ARE nice tho! That body rotisserie that Allen Barth swindled me out of, we rolled that baby - WITH the biz coupe body on it - right across the uneven yard and right up into his trailer. Wouldn't have happened like that with solid wheels.[^]

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[jclary]

[mbstude]

Dick, thanks for posting the pics of Bob's stand, that one's pretty slick. I might cut the front frame off my Daytona Wreck and make one similar.

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, GA

[candbstudebakers]

This frame engine stand does take up its share of space and the cheap tires do go flat so it does have its draw back, but is is safe, we are working on a panel for switch and some gauges ect. funny no one noticed the gas station sitting on top of my engine!!!

Bob Peterson / C & B Studebakers

Castro Valley, CA

[buddymander]

Looks like we need to have a "Run Stand Run-Off Competition". No cut down shopping carts if the store name is still attached!

[jclary]

quote:candbstudebakers Posted - 04/09/2009 : 10:37:26 AM
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funny no one noticed the gas station sitting on top of my engine!!!

Bob Peterson / C & B Studebakers

I noticed...just didn't want to suffer your bragging while I am turning green with envy![][^][]