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A design for anyone who is restoring a GT and would like ideas on a mobile frame which safely supports the shell at 90 degrees.
Attached pics are of a design for a rotisserie-style frame for restoring an Opel GT, which I made last year and is working very well for me.
Basically, it consists of two rectangular steel-tube frames with cross supports welded in that attach to the stock suspension mounts.
For the front I used ~1/2" steel plate and measured it out to bolt directly onto the front crossmember mounts.
For the rear I welded on ~1/4" angle iron beams which I bolted onto the control arm mounts and the track rod mount on the passenger side.
I used the same angle iron to create a very solid support across the upper side of the frame.
I then just welded wheels onto the bottom and bolted others onto the side and I can now wheel my shell smoothly around.
The frame is extremely solid and holds the car very firmly, enough to rotate in on its side. I'm pretty sure it would safely sit upside-down as well but the frame that I made isn't tall enough and the roof of the GT would rest on the ground.
If anyone is interested I can measure out where the welds are and I could do a drawing of the frame as a standalone with measurements and everything.
Attached pics are of a design for a rotisserie-style frame for restoring an Opel GT, which I made last year and is working very well for me.
Basically, it consists of two rectangular steel-tube frames with cross supports welded in that attach to the stock suspension mounts.
For the front I used ~1/2" steel plate and measured it out to bolt directly onto the front crossmember mounts.
For the rear I welded on ~1/4" angle iron beams which I bolted onto the control arm mounts and the track rod mount on the passenger side.
I used the same angle iron to create a very solid support across the upper side of the frame.
I then just welded wheels onto the bottom and bolted others onto the side and I can now wheel my shell smoothly around.
The frame is extremely solid and holds the car very firmly, enough to rotate in on its side. I'm pretty sure it would safely sit upside-down as well but the frame that I made isn't tall enough and the roof of the GT would rest on the ground.
If anyone is interested I can measure out where the welds are and I could do a drawing of the frame as a standalone with measurements and everything.
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