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Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? #1461167
07/01/13 11:23 AM
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I need to prepare a 426 Hemi engine for pickup and transport by it's new owner, and was wondering whether anyone offered a ready to use engine cradle with casters to allow easy transport of the assembled engine. Apparently the cradles previously offered by Mancini are no longer available. I may consider modifying a B/RB Wedge motor cradle, but would prefer to get a ready made one...


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Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: xs29j8] #1461168
07/01/13 11:34 AM
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I guess another option would be to use this large lime green Hemi engine cradle,,,


Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: xs29j8] #1461169
07/01/13 11:39 AM
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Plenty of them available, try Wizzards Racing.

Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: Challenger 1] #1461170
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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?

Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: xs29j8] #1461171
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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 ?

Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: JohnRR] #1461172
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got mine from mancini. damn nice one, too.

Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: xs29j8] #1461173
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I believe member RobX4406 makes engine storage cradles. I'd pm him

Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: JohnRR] #1461174
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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...


Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: xs29j8] #1461175
07/01/13 05:02 PM
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I am truckless..
Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: 340SHORTY] #1461176
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http://arengineering.com/products/engine-cradles/




That doesn't appear to work on a hemi from what I see.

I'd make one out of wood. Use 1x? under the pan rails and tie the two uprights together.



I have built them, A and b/rb in the past out of steel, too many whiners stating that they can buy a sub-standard one through summit, etc, for less. Never did Hemi stuff, no jig...

Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: RobX4406] #1461177
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What would be the difference between a RB and a Hemi cradle ??


I am truckless..
Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: 340SHORTY] #1461178
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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? [Re: 71birdJ68] #1461179
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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.

Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: xs29j8] #1461180
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Go back and look at my stand.

Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: xs29j8] #1461181
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These guys have a cradle listed for a hemi.


http://drcraceproducts.com/catalog.html

Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: topside] #1461182
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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 .

Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: JohnRR] #1461183
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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...


Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: xs29j8] #1461184
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Re: Anyone make a 426 Hemi engine cradle anymore? [Re: CompWedgeEngines] #1461185
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I say put it on the k frame without the trans and use a shipping strap on the torsion bars right to left or a 2X4 on the torsion bars to support the rear of the engine.







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