Easy Run Test Stand; Out of Business?

[Lynn]

Haven't worked on this in a while.

I used the base of that Delta table saw stand for the radiator support. I had to cut out the gussets on one end and shorten the assembly, then weld the gussets back on.

The ends that I cut off already had angle iron welded on the ends, so I bolted them to the cart to mount the support to. Added a couple of uprights, and it worked out well.

No pics yet, but I hinged another of the Delta saw stand pieces to the radiator support for the dash plate. Had another piece of scrap tin that was the perfect size. It's painted yellow on one side and green on the other. Any Packer fans here?

Here it is before I mounted the dash. Will try to remember to post pics of the dash tonight. Forgot my camera yesterday, and phone pics suck..... they always come out sideways for me.

I should probably pay more respect to that old block... it is the original 302 block from my Z/28, but the only block I had down a the shop. The rest are in the garage at the house. That nasty bell housing is the original 621 for the LT-1. Just needed something for mock up. Oil pan is also off the LT-1. That's why the sump is so large.

Still need to make a battery mount, and mounts for the fuel tank and coolant recovery tank. Then need to cut holes for all my gauges. I bought a cheap Bosch Tach that has a switch for 4 cyl, 6 cyl and 8 cyl. I have an old set of RAC (made in Japan) gauges that I will never use on a car, so they are perfect for this project.

This thing is SO overkill, but, like I said, I don't plan to use two body carts at the same time, so it is basically free. I have STILL not bought one piece of steel for the project. All scrap. I MAY spring for another set of larger casters; some that lock. I do have the brake on it, but may decide I want the added security of four locking casters.