I've been wanting to build a gantry to lift heavy items out of the bed of my truck. Ramps aren't always practical or safe. This is a the best design that I've found for a wooden gantry especially for disassembly and transport to other locations. Great explanation of the build.
Sorry, I miss this comment. The winch is good for 1,320 pounds, and I believe it is good for that. Not sure I would lift the 454 with the transmission attached though.
Very well done - and will be very useful in the shop for lifting the body and other big items. See you Sat
It was built for the express purpose of lifting the body. See you Sat. working on brake line leaks at the moment.
A true master at work! Looks like the rear end will be going on soon.
Why thank you very much, and thanks for the comment.
I've been wanting to build a gantry to lift heavy items out of the bed of my truck. Ramps aren't always practical or safe. This is a the best design that I've found for a wooden gantry especially for disassembly and transport to other locations. Great explanation of the build.
Nice work!
Thank you for the comment.
How much weight will it hold
Sorry, I miss this comment. The winch is good for 1,320 pounds, and I believe it is good for that. Not sure I would lift the 454 with the transmission attached though.
Can you link to the casters you used?
I purchased them at Lowe's.
Craftsmanship. My Dad built things the same way.🥸👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks, we have put it top use several times now with no problems, thanks for the comment.