oldsconv

This is an olds V8 (modern V8 - 64 and Up, 350, 455, 400, etc.) specific engine stand. It mounts to the 3 bolt holes on the side of the block (2 of them are the normal bolt holes for the engine mounts). I bought from a fellow Olds enthusiast 6 years ago. It has heavy duty casters as well. I think I paid $90. Still like new condition. $40 or offer plus shipping? I live near Albany, NY and could meet someone within reasonable distance if you want to pick up. I frequently go to Western, MA or down to Newburgh, NY or up to Lake George, NY area for business.

MDchanic

I'll bite.

My PM box is full, so send me an e-mail from the pull-down links under my name, over to the left (<———) (yours is disabled).

Thanks,

- Eric

billmerbach

That's so cool

joe_padavano

Actually all three are "normal bolt holes for the engine mounts". The front two are used on rear-steer cars (1964-1970 full size and 1973-74 Omega). All other models and years use the rear two holes. And of course Toros use these holes to hang the differential and RH axle plate.

vin442

Is this still for sale? If so, I will take it. I am located in Central NJ. Thanks, Vin

oldsconv

Sold to MDchanic and picked up. Thank you.

MDchanic

Thanks, Pete!

With any luck I'll actually see it tomorrow.

- Eric

smash72

Snooze you lose, just checkin in could have used that stand myself. Anyone got any leads for a similar stand similar price would be nice as well. And please don't say Harbor Freight. That place is gonna hurt someone with there made in China crap. I'd rather pay the freight than go to the Harbor. Maybe that should be on a t shirt.

allyolds68

A guy on ROP made a bunch of them seven or eight years ago. He called them Rocket Sleds or something like that. If you place a "wanted" post someone might sell one


here's a pic of it in action


https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...reinstall.html


IMG_0235.jpg?t=1345400933

76olds

Hey Eric, would you be able to put up a few measurements of the tubing along with the spacing for the engine holes? This may help some of us wanting to fab one up.
Put-r-ther
Cheers
Eric

oldsconv

Yes, that is who made them, a guy from ROP. Wow. Everyone apparently loves this stand! . I guess I took the "rocket sled" for granted all these years. I should have named it Bessie and hung over my fireplace instead of lingering in my garage and letting it go. LOL

damn. I should have followed superstition. " if you bring an umbrella, it won't rain". Now that I sold this stand, my luck, and my 455 is probably going to die and need to be pulled and rebuilt. If I kept it, the 455 would run forever. LOL.

I should have negotiated right of first refusal with Eric to buy it back if he ever decides to sell.

vin442

Thanks for the reply, sorry I missed it. If there are dimensions available, that would be cool.

MDchanic

I got it tonight, and it looks great. 1" stock, I believe, though I didn't measure it.
Seems quite formidable.

Sure, but it may take a few days - things suddenly got very busy here today.



Pete, I'm happy to sell it back to you if I ever sell it, but, fair warning, I'm one of those guys who absorbs iron like a magnetic sponge, and very seldom lets any of it out.

Thanks again!

- Eric

76olds

[QUOTE=MDchanic;778608]I got it tonight, and it looks great. 1" stock, I believe, though I didn't measure it.
Seems quite formidable.


Sure, but it may take a few days - things suddenly got very busy here today.



You are always a great help, Thanks !!!

Stevec

Vin442 I have one I can sell I don't have the casters though.

tru-blue 442

Steve, pm sent.

docsteen

Eric, et al.,
I'd also love to have dimensions to make this stand! I actually will be needing one pretty soon, as my 330 is about ready to come home from machining and building. Even some pics with key dimensions added would do it for me. Thanks in advance!
docsteen

pogo69

I dont know what you would need dimensions for... the 3 bolt holes are already on the side of the block....just measure cut and weld i think??

docsteen

That might be all there is to it, but also maybe not. I'd kind of like confimration on the size of the material, including wall thickness, plus length of the lower horizontal pieces, and the distance to the upright legs. I'd hate to make the thing and find out it likes to tip over.

docsteen

76olds

I'm pretty sure as soon as Eric gets a chance he will post up the sizes for all of us, It does look like 2" tubing with 1/8 wall thickness. I myself would also like the lengths of each tube and dimensions of the 45 deg welds. As you say this will help for the stability factor, It would save many of us time grinding off weld and repositioning in the event the spacing is out.

Mr Shifty Sidney

I have used 2 X 12 boards to make a similar stand. One on each side that bolts up to the motor mounts. Good for engines waiting to be rebuilt.

Don W

88hurstolds

I have two of the custom made Rocket sleds with the "Rocket" design laser cut on the side from Steve (442_rocket) that was selling them back in 2007. I have used them a few times.
I would be willing to part with both pairs for $125 shipped each since I am not using them anymore (no more engines around the shop and don't plan on any in the future).
They are used and have heavy duty casters on them.
PM me if anyone is interested

pogo69

hell, i'm in....i can weld some square tube together if anyone is interested

MDchanic

Sorry guys, got a run of overtime and the dog got sick, so I've been a bit busy.
Also, it's 5° out.

I expect I'll be able to give you proper measurements and photos over the weekend.

- Eric

kjr442

I am dusting off the welder, and ready to go.

tru-blue 442

^^^Kevin, go ahead and build two. I have the casters for mine.
Let me know when your done.

MDchanic

Okay guys, here you go:

I'll let the drawing speak for itself. No reason to repeat what I already drew.

It's made of 1½" stock and sits on 3" casters. All angles are either 90° or 45°.




- Eric

76olds

Awesome Eric, Thank-you, much appreciated this will help myself out and many others without a doubt. You are always a great help !!!
Cheers
another Eric

pogo69

Drat, the Manhattan project has been exposed!

76olds

You still chiming in on this pogo69?? Hmmmm LOL.

MDchanic

You're welcome.



- Eric

kjr442

Thank you very much Eric. You are a big help here on the site.

docsteen

Eric - Yeah man! That is the ticket! Thanks!
docsteen

76olds

I thought they were now building boats down in Manhatten.

Professur

A Chebby yard stick on a Rocket sled ... how gauche

MDchanic

You picked that up eh?

- Eric

kjr442

I am surprised I missed that, I have been collecting old advertising yard sticks for years. I have some with three didgit phone numbers on them.

kjr442

I have noticed that the 1/2" holes are drilled off center. Do you know, is there a reason for this, if so can you give the center of the hole from top or bottom? Thank you.

drop top olds

He provided that information. Looks like the hole centerlines are 1/2" from the top of the tube.

Look at the right end of the top tube and it is laid out there.

MDchanic

Take a look at the drawing.

Sorry. I didn't have AutoCAD or any of that fancy stuff that does proper dimensioning with centerlines indicated - it took long enough to put that together with PhotoShop CS2.

- Eric