The Ford Barn

Tim Ayers · 02-01-2019, 08:21 PM

I'm looking for a gentleman who made really nice engine carts that fit either 59AB or 8BA blocks. They were powered coated and came complete. It's been many years since I purchased one from him, but I'd like to get two more.

Does anyone recall the gentleman I'm referring to or know of someone making nice roll around stands for engines. I'm not taking an engine stand, but more of cart. His design used the water pump pad for the front and bell housing for the rear.

Any leads would be appreciated it.

Thanks,

tubman · 02-01-2019, 11:29 PM

Stumpy's Fab Works?

petehoovie · 02-02-2019, 12:12 AM

https://www.stumpysfabworks.com/

https://www.circletracksupply.com/ro...ne-cradle.html

SKU
ALL10172
Weight
17.00 lbs

Market price:
$99.95

Our price:
$79.95

Tim Ayers · 02-02-2019, 12:23 AM

Thanks, fellas. These look nice, but I thought the gentleman was from CA. I'll take a picture of the cart I have from him. Simple, well built, and just right.

Dang, I should have bought multiple units when I ordered from him.

Drbrown · 02-02-2019, 12:40 AM

I convert auto gas engines for marine use and have been making my own roll-around carts since the 1960's ..... a pair of 2" x 10" by 36" to 48" long wood "rails" set vertical on-edge and parallel, normally spaced 24 inches apart for a typical set of marine conversion motor brackets. These rails sit on-edge on two 2" x 6" x 36" long cross pieces laid flat. They are connected together by hardware store 6 x 6 x 1" steel angles, braced by 2" x 10" cross pieces each end, and each flat cross piece has a pair of HD casters. If I want to test run an engine I just lag-bolt the engine down to the roller cart and make temporary water, gas and electric connections to the engine. I normally mount the marine transmission to the engine when testing unless the engine is going in a boat with an outdrive unit. Not as pretty (I don't paint them) as a metal stand or cart but they work, easy to make, and relatively cheap.

51504bat · 02-02-2019, 11:52 AM

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I believe he was from Socal near the coast, Laguna maybe?

51504bat · 02-02-2019, 11:57 AM

On the HAMB:
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...cradle.959600/

Flathead Engine Cradles, made in USA for storage and transportation.
Three styles available, one for 59AB, 8BA with Ford water pumps and
8BA with '48 and earlier pumps.

Precision TIG welded and powder coated.
Comes with heavy duty 3" casters and mounting hardware.
Engine can be test run on these cradles. $95

Bob C · 02-02-2019, 12:01 PM

These the ones? https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...t=engine+stand

Bob

Looks like the same guy as above.

Tim Ayers · 02-02-2019, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C

These the ones? https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...t=engine+stand

Bob

Looks like the same guy as above.

Yes!!!! Thank you!!!!

02-01-2019, 08:21 PM	#1
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,181	Help finding a member who made & sold roll around engine carts I'm looking for a gentleman who made really nice engine carts that fit either 59AB or 8BA blocks. They were powered coated and came complete. It's been many years since I purchased one from him, but I'd like to get two more. Does anyone recall the gentleman I'm referring to or know of someone making nice roll around stands for engines. I'm not taking an engine stand, but more of cart. His design used the water pump pad for the front and bell housing for the rear. Any leads would be appreciated it. Thanks,

02-01-2019, 11:29 PM	#2
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: Help finding a member who made & sold roll around engine carts Stumpy's Fab Works?

02-02-2019, 12:12 AM	#3
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,166	Re: Help finding a member who made & sold roll around engine carts https://www.stumpysfabworks.com/ https://www.circletracksupply.com/ro...ne-cradle.html SKU ALL10172 Weight 17.00 lbs Market price: $99.95 Our price: $79.95 __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 Last edited by petehoovie; 02-02-2019 at 12:18 AM.

02-02-2019, 12:23 AM	#4
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,181	Re: Help finding a member who made & sold roll around engine carts Thanks, fellas. These look nice, but I thought the gentleman was from CA. I'll take a picture of the cart I have from him. Simple, well built, and just right. Dang, I should have bought multiple units when I ordered from him.

02-02-2019, 12:40 AM	#5
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,267	Re: Help finding a member who made & sold roll around engine carts I convert auto gas engines for marine use and have been making my own roll-around carts since the 1960's ..... a pair of 2" x 10" by 36" to 48" long wood "rails" set vertical on-edge and parallel, normally spaced 24 inches apart for a typical set of marine conversion motor brackets. These rails sit on-edge on two 2" x 6" x 36" long cross pieces laid flat. They are connected together by hardware store 6 x 6 x 1" steel angles, braced by 2" x 10" cross pieces each end, and each flat cross piece has a pair of HD casters. If I want to test run an engine I just lag-bolt the engine down to the roller cart and make temporary water, gas and electric connections to the engine. I normally mount the marine transmission to the engine when testing unless the engine is going in a boat with an outdrive unit. Not as pretty (I don't paint them) as a metal stand or cart but they work, easy to make, and relatively cheap. Last edited by Drbrown; 02-02-2019 at 01:03 AM.

02-02-2019, 11:52 AM	#6
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,024	Re: Help finding a member who made & sold roll around engine carts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I believe he was from Socal near the coast, Laguna maybe? __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

02-02-2019, 11:57 AM	#7
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,024	Re: Help finding a member who made & sold roll around engine carts On the HAMB: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...cradle.959600/ Flathead Engine Cradles, made in USA for storage and transportation. Three styles available, one for 59AB, 8BA with Ford water pumps and 8BA with '48 and earlier pumps. Precision TIG welded and powder coated. Comes with heavy duty 3" casters and mounting hardware. Engine can be test run on these cradles. $95 __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.