Spare Frame to Rotisserie

NickC24 · Jul 27, 2017

Hi,

I have a spare frame that I want to turn into a rotisserie so I can get my chassis dialed in and do some body/paint work to the underside of the body.

I have heard you can convert two engine stands into a rotisserie, does anybody have plans or links that will help. Or is there a better way. Need Help!!

Thanks,

71Broncitis · Jul 27, 2017

You'd be better off just fabbing the support frame from $75-100 of square tubing. I also had frames available, but went with the latter for a lighter, more useful end product without a bunch of extra junk in the way. The one I made standard the body off about 10" so I can easily get in to scrape, blast, weld, paint, etc.

It also breaks down for easier storage and is easily adaptable to other vehicles.

I've used two engine stands for a rotisserie just to work on frames, but they are rather narrow and short to handle a body.

I ended up going with a commercial rotisserie for that which is much more stable and has other features.

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Crawdad · Jul 27, 2017

I stole this pic many moons ago. I made a set of stands and plan on using a spare frame. I plan to add a 6"-8" pipe to lift the tub off the fame for better access. I'm still working on my drivetrain at a snails pace. The tub will come soon after. Check out my build to see my rotisserie.
Matt

hankjr · Jul 28, 2017

PM me a number I can send pics too. I picked up HF stands on sale, cut and straightened them worked pretty slick for frame rotisserie. I have not used to spin frame yet. This was my solution. Depending on your fab experience and available equipment you may want to go more sophisticated

Hank

jmhend · Sep 28, 2021

Crawdad said:
I stole this pic many moons ago. I made a set of stands and plan on using a spare frame. I plan to add a 6"-8" pipe to lift the tub off the fame for better access. I'm still working on my drivetrain at a snails pace. The tub will come soon after. Check out my build to see my rotisserie.
Matt

Matt, any chance you can share with me the source of this picture? I have had that exact door opening brace in my head but never really put it to metal. So I would love it if I could get the dimensions.

Broncobowsher · Sep 28, 2021

Friend had a homemade rotisserie and used old car knuckles and bearings for the pivots. Spins much nicer than my engine stand.

I would have used rear bearings and brakes off a FWD car so it would lock in place better.

Beer and Fish · Sep 29, 2021

Sell me the frame and go buy a rotisserie!

Crawdad · Sep 29, 2021

jmhend said:
Matt, any chance you can share with me the source of this picture? I have had that exact door opening brace in my head but never really put it to metal. So I would love it if I could get the dimensions.

I stole that pic from FordMan or Fordfan out of Alabama. He did a restoration of a grabber blue half an bronco. He did a build thread on that bronco so it shouldn't be too hard to find. Thing is he didn't go into detail on his rotisserie. I felt I can replicate the idea. That was back in 2017 and I haven't made more than an inch of progress.
Sorry for not being more helpful.

jmhend · Sep 29, 2021

Beer and Fish said:
Sell me the frame and go buy a rotisserie!

Tempting, I will keep you in mind.

Crawdad said:
I stole that pic from FordMan or Fordfan out of Alabama. He did a restoration of a grabber blue half an bronco. He did a build thread on that bronco so it shouldn't be too hard to find. Thing is he didn't go into detail on his rotisserie. I felt I can replicate the idea. That was back in 2017 and I haven't made more than an inch of progress.
Sorry for not being more helpful.

No this is perfect. I can search for his build thread. Thanks so much.

markw · Sep 30, 2021

When you have the body raised like that it is very off center and will flip over in a nanosecond if it gets away from you. Had it happen, probably would've killed me if I was in the wrong place. Hard top was on which made it worse. Now it's stabilized with chain and binder on each side.

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