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Black_Sheep · 10-05-2018, 01:04 AM

Some of the folks that followed my build thread asked about the parts rack that was visible in some of the pictures. Before taking it apart I snapped a few pics of the rack to show the basic structure. It was pretty crude looking but served it’s purpose by keeping parts safety stored in a relatively small footprint. One thing I would do differently is use larger diameter swivel casters on every corner.

Black_Sheep · 10-05-2018, 01:07 AM

The front fenders went on top, rear fenders went on the bottom. The space between the uprights held the tailgate, box crossmembers, grille surround etc...

qbeanie · 10-05-2018, 09:03 AM

Well done!

Clay54 · 10-05-2018, 09:38 AM

Thanks, I thought you had forgotten. Appreciate your effort. Clay

mr48chev · 10-05-2018, 01:04 PM

Effective and simple. Plus not too spendy. I like the idea that you can move it around too.

Indian113 · 10-05-2018, 01:59 PM

Thanks!

dsraven · 10-05-2018, 02:05 PM

that's awesome. what's next?
mileage........hopefully get some seat time.

MARTINSR · 10-06-2018, 01:15 PM

I give you props for the parts rack whether you copied ones on the market or you thought it up on your own. But if you thought it up on your own you are one BRILLIANT dude!

Here is a photo of a similar cart that we use at the shop where I work, we have 50 of them , yes FIFTY carts. They aren't all the same, there are two different ones. But his is a similar design to the one we have the most of.

Notice that the top is narrower than the bottom like yours. That is one of the biggest tricks to these carts, allowing you to hang stuff on them where they don't make the cart too big intruding on area around it, yet still has the shelves to put boxes and parts on.

These carts are a HUGE part of our program at work.

Brian

mr48chev · 10-07-2018, 12:16 AM

Two great ideas and neither of them is all that expensive to do if you do your homework and a bit of scrounging.

I've had to put a total stop to buying anything for the shop until I get the shop up. I keep looking at The Habitat for Humanities store as they often have commercial shelving that they don't stick high prices on that could be modified for shop use. One of those HF furniture dollies would produce 4 casters for pocket change. Or one or two of the larger carts could be the base for what we see above.

Black_Sheep · 10-07-2018, 05:29 PM

I had all of $25 in the rack, including the casters.

mr48chev · 10-07-2018, 05:50 PM

The good thing is that you can reuse almost all of the lumber on another project.

10-05-2018, 01:04 AM	#1
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Parts Rack Some of the folks that followed my build thread asked about the parts rack that was visible in some of the pictures. Before taking it apart I snapped a few pics of the rack to show the basic structure. It was pretty crude looking but served it’s purpose by keeping parts safety stored in a relatively small footprint. One thing I would do differently is use larger diameter swivel casters on every corner. Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Last edited by Black_Sheep; 10-05-2018 at 01:12 AM.

10-05-2018, 01:07 AM	#2
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Parts Rack The front fenders went on top, rear fenders went on the bottom. The space between the uprights held the tailgate, box crossmembers, grille surround etc... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Last edited by Black_Sheep; 10-05-2018 at 01:15 AM.

10-05-2018, 09:03 AM	#3
qbeanie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 36	Re: Parts Rack Well done!

10-05-2018, 09:38 AM	#4
Clay54 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 268	Re: Parts Rack Thanks, I thought you had forgotten. Appreciate your effort. Clay

10-05-2018, 01:04 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,301	Re: Parts Rack Effective and simple. Plus not too spendy. I like the idea that you can move it around too. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

10-05-2018, 01:59 PM	#6
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Parts Rack Thanks!

10-05-2018, 02:05 PM	#7
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,835	Re: Parts Rack that's awesome. what's next? mileage........hopefully get some seat time.

10-06-2018, 01:15 PM	#8
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Parts Rack I give you props for the parts rack whether you copied ones on the market or you thought it up on your own. But if you thought it up on your own you are one BRILLIANT dude! Here is a photo of a similar cart that we use at the shop where I work, we have 50 of them , yes FIFTY carts. They aren't all the same, there are two different ones. But his is a similar design to the one we have the most of. Notice that the top is narrower than the bottom like yours. That is one of the biggest tricks to these carts, allowing you to hang stuff on them where they don't make the cart too big intruding on area around it, yet still has the shelves to put boxes and parts on. These carts are a HUGE part of our program at work. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

10-07-2018, 12:16 AM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,301	Re: Parts Rack Two great ideas and neither of them is all that expensive to do if you do your homework and a bit of scrounging. I've had to put a total stop to buying anything for the shop until I get the shop up. I keep looking at The Habitat for Humanities store as they often have commercial shelving that they don't stick high prices on that could be modified for shop use. One of those HF furniture dollies would produce 4 casters for pocket change. Or one or two of the larger carts could be the base for what we see above. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

10-07-2018, 05:29 PM	#10
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Parts Rack I had all of $25 in the rack, including the casters. __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

10-07-2018, 05:50 PM	#11
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,301	Re: Parts Rack The good thing is that you can reuse almost all of the lumber on another project. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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