Car rollers.

[ske333]

I need to tip my car on it's side so that I can do the welding needed underneath.Buying an expensive roller for one job is a no no,so I intend to make one.I can get the metal tube curved at a friend's workshop but need to work out the measurements.Does anyone know of some plans I could buy or copy?Paul

[bmcecosse]

Just work with a radius from the hub centre to the ground same as if the car was sitting on it's wheels. About 18" - maybe slightly less. I made a crude one from angle iron - yet to be tested in anger - but I can't access the pics at the moment.

[Rich_T]

Just a thought and apologies if it's been covered before, but how about doing a spit type thing through the hole in the bulkhead and just making a frame for it to pass through in the boot area. that was the route i was going to take with mine as that way it keeps the suspension free and isnt putting any stress on the bumper mounts.
Rich

[rayofleamington]

where are you based?
Does your local branch have one available or a local member have one you can borrow?

[ske333]

Thanks for the info everyone.I wondered about going through the car with a long tube,as on a Mini jig I have seen advertised on eBay but decided that with the engine and gearbox still fitted I would need a huge tube that would be too big to handle.Cheers Paul.

[bmcecosse]

Spit would really only work with bare shell. Some make a roller-over jig that bolts to the bumper fixings - but of course that relis on the metal being good in those areas! And again - it's a lot to ask with engine/box still in place. I think I would be removing them before doing any rolling over work........

[ske333]

I started to make some rollers then saw a set for sale on eBay.When I collected them I found that they were an original Mr.Grumpy set.I remember his adverts in Minor Matters but it seems a long time ago.They look very strong,plenty heavy enough for my Minor project.As my workshop is not large enough to roll a car over the welding will have to be done outside so I don't think that I shall be doing it for a while yet.Perhaps I shall have a practice "roll" to see how they work.Cheers Paul

[bmcecosse]

Well done - post up some pictures of the roller - and the car being rolled, please!

[MarkyB]

Why not put some industrial castors on it?
Then you could push it back into the garage out of the weather.