Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore?
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07/01/13 02:26 PM
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Plenty of them available, try Wizzards Racing.
Went to their website, but found no cradles. Called them, and was told they were no longer availible./.. Other possible sources?
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Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore?
[Re: JohnRR]
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07/01/13 04:22 PM
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Who is moving it and how ? I would think that thing wants to be in a crate unless it's going a short distance in the back of a pickup ?
I have a deal pending to sell my FJ5 4Speed Hemi `Cuda to a gentleman who lives about 325 miles away. He plans to pick up the car ("some assembly required") with an enclosed trailer, and the engine would be loaded in the front of the trailer and tied down with straps...
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Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore?
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07/01/13 06:22 PM
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The front mounts are completely different between a wedge and a hemi. I found one for around $35 but can't remember where.
Update, Hemi engine cradle.
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Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore?
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07/02/13 08:28 AM
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Depending on pan depth, I build cradles for my motors from 2x8 (lengthwise along the pan rails) and either 2x6 for the front & back or 2x8 (offset lower than the side pieces to increase engine height). I tie them together using Simpson brackets from Home Depot, and set the whole thing on a furniture dolly for moving them. Or you could buy some big casters & attach them directly to the cradle.
This is what I do , 2x6 works with most pans and I just screw it together with 3" deck screws. Putting wheels on it is overkill and spending a C note on something that just makes it easier for the new owner to transport is a little crazy .
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Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore?
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07/02/13 09:01 AM
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Depending on pan depth, I build cradles for my motors from 2x8 (lengthwise along the pan rails) and either 2x6 for the front & back or 2x8 (offset lower than the side pieces to increase engine height). I tie them together using Simpson brackets from Home Depot, and set the whole thing on a furniture dolly for moving them. Or you could buy some big casters & attach them directly to the cradle.
This is what I do , 2x6 works with most pans and I just screw it together with 3" deck screws. Putting wheels on it is overkill and spending a C note on something that just makes it easier for the new owner to transport is a little crazy .
I'd keep an eye out for bread dolleys...
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Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore?
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07/02/13 09:25 AM
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