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[Edington]

Wondering if anyone has built or seen a dolly that fits under the floor that lifts the wheels off the ground so you can spin the mini 90degrees.  My son has a mini Sky that needs major work and I can only fit it in my garage behind my Mk2 Cooper and next to the MGB GT! I built a frame before but that was for just a shell. I have tried individual wheel dollies before but they usually have small wheels and are difficult to manoeuvre . 

[beardylondon]

This ?

https://www.ebay.co....4.m46890.l49292

[imack]

How about a wooden pallet with 4 large castors attached, should be able to rotate it on the spot.

[Dusky]

If it’s a one time thing you can just use a good shop jack. That’s how I store the race mini for winter.

[Tomm]

I bought 4 large casters, rated at 250kg each or something which is more than enough. Then put together a timber frame and lowered the car on the top. Still use it now.

I have also previously moved cars with a pallet and a pump truck. Cars much larger than a mini, so if you have access to one that might be an option.

[RedRuby]

would this suit, they have a large range of products so may be worth a look.

 

 

https://cjautosheywo...ar-cradle-cm06/

[Ethel]

I think you'd have more control moving an end at a time on a jack. If you've got the 11 foot width you'll need, you should be able to get most (if not all?)t the way round on its wheels. 

 

If you want to shift it easily while you're working on it look for something that won't interfere with where you'll be working and/or allows it to be moved on the car.

[cal844]

We built a simple box section jig that we simply jack the car up and slide under. We can then move the cars wherever we need. It's bulky to store but we have the space

[Spider]

If it's on wheels are Go-Go Jacks not an option ?

 

There's loads of cheap versions around these days.

 

By the sounds of things, they would be useful long after you're finished on your son's car.

[Edington]

Thanks for all your comments guys, it gives me some ideas. However, believe it or not I've done some tidying in my garage (found some stuff I've forgotten about since the early 70's including a 22G1128 gearbox)! and can now get two mini's end on and access to my inspection pit as well