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US car tools K-Frame stand #1721523 01/04/15 05:06 PM 01/04/15 05:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 29 Valencia, CA K kpkube OP member
kpkube OP member K Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 29 Valencia, CA	Hi, Does anyone have a US car tools k-Frame stand? how do you like it? Thanks

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: kpkube] #1721524 01/04/15 05:50 PM 01/04/15 05:50 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 952 Queens, N. Y. FASTBACK340 super stock
FASTBACK340 super stock Joined: May 2007 Posts: 952 Queens, N. Y.	We have a US Tool's K-frame & body dolly set. Worked sweet! `68 Barracuda 340-S

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: FASTBACK340] #1721525 01/04/15 06:07 PM 01/04/15 06:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Love it! I sell them too 8385214-340Door6.jpg (1930 downloads)

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: kpkube] #1721526 01/04/15 06:46 PM 01/04/15 06:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,468 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,468 So Cal	Would like to see pics of one used on an install with the front only being raised on the car (without a 4 post lift). It's seems a little high for that. I know it's that way to clear the drooping suspension. But some tie the suspension up to get everything a little lower. How low does the Trans and K-member support go? P.S. Welcome Keith! Last edited by autoxcuda; 01/04/15 07:09 PM.

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: autoxcuda] #1721527 01/04/15 07:12 PM 01/04/15 07:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Quote: Would like to see pics of one used on an install with the front only being raised on the car (without a 4 post lift). They work fine, especially if using the US Cartool frame lift setup (someone else's pics here) . The only concern would be ceiling clearance, I do mine in the driveway. 8385270-US.jpg (820 downloads)

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1721528 01/04/15 07:13 PM 01/04/15 07:13 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	You can make your own or buy one done. This kit costs $199.00 and is very well made 8385275-US1.jpg (539 downloads)

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1721529 01/04/15 08:31 PM 01/04/15 08:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 29 Valencia, CA K kpkube OP member
kpkube OP member K Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 29 Valencia, CA	How is the K-frame held on the stand. Any pics on how it is mounted? Is there an instruction sheet how to mount it?

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: kpkube] #1721530 01/04/15 08:34 PM 01/04/15 08:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Very simple, two long bolts with larger flat washers come from the bottom and up through the K-member through the factory drain holes and bolt it on. I used thin rubber "washers" under the steel washers on both sides to protect the paint. You don't need to over tighten the bolts, just snug is good enough. 8385372-Mounting.jpg (1747 downloads)

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1721531 01/04/15 09:35 PM 01/04/15 09:35 PM
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kpkube OP member K Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 29 Valencia, CA	Thanks. My K-Frame doesn't have those holes on top. it looks like this (not my pic) The holes i see from the bottom don't go all the way through. 8385435-K-frame.jpg (536 downloads)

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: kpkube] #1721532 01/04/15 09:38 PM 01/04/15 09:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	On your style you can just rest the pegs from the bottom into the drain holes you have and it will sit in place once you have the trans supported.

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1721533 01/04/15 09:43 PM 01/04/15 09:43 PM
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kpkube OP member K Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 29 Valencia, CA	Got it, Thanks.

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1721534 01/04/15 09:51 PM 01/04/15 09:51 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 952 Queens, N. Y. FASTBACK340 super stock
FASTBACK340 super stock Joined: May 2007 Posts: 952 Queens, N. Y.	Quote: On your style you can just rest the pegs from the bottom into the drain holes you have and it will sit in place once you have the trans supported. The Road Runner I posted above only had the lower holes in the K frame. Held everything nice and securely while being able to easily position it. While the frame jig worked nicely, the body dolly was a bit clunky with the hard wheels on rough pavement though. Rubber or inflatable would be ideal. Transporting the shell from the metal shop to paint to assembly always shook out a little more dust from the bowels�.. but our driveway is a bit rough. The paint shop loved it�.. `68 Barracuda 340-S

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: FASTBACK340] #1721535 01/04/15 10:44 PM 01/04/15 10:44 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida M mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks!
mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks! M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida	Build your own, $60 of steel, I think less than $20 for the front mount. 8385544-Craddle.JPG (2083 downloads) Careful, your character's showing!

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: mopar346] #1721536 01/04/15 10:47 PM 01/04/15 10:47 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida M mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks!
mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks! M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida	I actually used the cradle as the basis for a run stand and broek my engine in on it. 8385554-IMG_2135.JPG (778 downloads) Careful, your character's showing!

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: mopar346] #1721537 01/04/15 10:48 PM 01/04/15 10:48 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida M mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks!
mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks! M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida	45* on the cherry picker, I had the rear tires on so it rolled with it. 8385557-IMG_2136.JPG (536 downloads) Careful, your character's showing!

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: mopar346] #1721538 01/04/15 10:52 PM 01/04/15 10:52 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida M mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks!
mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks! M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida	Straps holding the craddle in place, 69 Camaro core support, 69 Camaro aluminum radiator, Cuda lower hose, 79 PW upper hose, switchs and gauges. All stuff I just had laying around the shop, wala engine run stand with no expense. OK, so I'm cheap. 8385568-Runstand1.JPG (369 downloads) Careful, your character's showing!

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: mopar346] #1721539 01/04/15 10:53 PM 01/04/15 10:53 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 952 Queens, N. Y. FASTBACK340 super stock
FASTBACK340 super stock Joined: May 2007 Posts: 952 Queens, N. Y.	Quote: Build your own, $60 of steel, I think less than $20 for the front mount. I agree, we could have made one for less than what was paid for the unit. Although it does work well and is well made�.. BTW: Nice cradle you fabled up. `68 Barracuda 340-S

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: FASTBACK340] #1721540 01/04/15 10:55 PM 01/04/15 10:55 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida M mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks!
mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks! M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida	There's probably more than one copy right infringement. You ought see my dash stand. Careful, your character's showing!

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: mopar346] #1721541 01/04/15 11:02 PM 01/04/15 11:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	I agree, none of these mail order solutions are for everyone, especially guys who have the time, materials, a decent work space, some skill, and a welder. However, convenience has it's price, and the US Cartool products are very nice. Pick your poison.

Re: US car tools K-Frame stand [Re: mopar346] #1721542 01/04/15 11:06 PM 01/04/15 11:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 29 Valencia, CA K kpkube OP member
kpkube OP member K Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 29 Valencia, CA	Quote: There's probably more than one copy right infringement. You ought see my dash stand. Would like to see the dash stand, Please post pics. Thanks

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