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Feb 15, 2007 | 07:29 PM

ratflinger

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St. Jude Donor '11, '17

Costco Engine Stand

Bought this stand from Costco online. $329 shipped, but it's kind of a POS,however what did I expect for $329 shipped.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...1&d=1171585491
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As you see the frame is held together by the 2 long rods at the bottom and 1 bolt through the wheels, on each end.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...1&d=1171585491
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...1&d=1171585491
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Tach, water temp, oil pressure, vacuum gauges, & a key starter switch.

I'll be spending some time on the welder making this a little more sturdy. It's OK for a one off engine, but if you are going to build a few then I would spend a little more for a better stand. The kit comes with a coupling for water hose cooling, but I'm going to add a frame for a radiator.

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Feb 15, 2007 | 07:53 PM

The_Dude

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I'm wondering if I can build this one any cheaper.
http://stoutmfg.com/

Feb 15, 2007 | 07:53 PM

bobs77vet

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yikes thats alot of dough for something you have to modify

Feb 15, 2007 | 07:55 PM

bobs77vet

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Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Dude

I'm wondering if I can build this one any cheaper.
http://stoutmfg.com/

you can get materials prices from

www.metalsdepot.com

although i think what you do is buy a stand off of Ebay that has the casters etc and then add to it.... i'll look for a stand....

Feb 15, 2007 | 07:57 PM

bobs77vet

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heres the bottom assembly with casters....you just add to it

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Engin...82027932QQrdZ1

heres another one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-P...85025091QQrdZ1

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Feb 15, 2007 | 08:22 PM

JoeRags

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Send it back... tell them its crap. They will refund you if you push.

Feb 15, 2007 | 08:24 PM

ratflinger

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Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Dude

I'm wondering if I can build this one any cheaper.
http://stoutmfg.com/

I'm sure you could, it looks sturdier. I kind of wish I had built one, but this was expedient. Costco would take it back, but I'll just reinforce it & use it.

Feb 15, 2007 | 08:26 PM

ratflinger

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Send it back... tell them its crap. They will refund you if you push.

Costco says they'll take it back at any store, they probably would. I'll use this, but thought I'd warn anyone else not to expect much if they order one.